Buffumville Dam - Pierpoint Meadow Pond Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWEBSTER
River/StreamLITTLE RIVER
Coordinates42.07547, -71.91395

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length610 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12,700 acre-ft
Max Storage12,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,440 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Max Discharge29,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/29/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00964
Federal IDMA00964S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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