East Brimfield Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySTURBRIDGE
River/StreamQUINEBAUG RIVER
Coordinates42.10897, -72.12622

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71,000 acre-ft
Max Storage71,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area360 acres
Drainage Area68 sq mi
Max Discharge15,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00966
Federal IDMA00966
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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