Birch Hill Dam - Winchenden Dike
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | ATHOL |
| River/Stream | MILLERS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.63163, -72.12542 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 175 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |