Quinapoxet Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHolden
River/StreamQuinapoxet River
Coordinates42.38781, -71.88123

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,420 acre-ft
Max Storage5,420 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,376 acre-ft
Surface Area259 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge17,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00929
Federal IDMA00929
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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