Birch Hill Dam - Winchenden Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityATHOL
River/StreamMILLERS RIVER
Coordinates42.63163, -72.12542

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage76,000 acre-ft
Max Storage76,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area175 sq mi
Max Discharge56,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00963
Federal IDMA00963S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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