West Hill Dam - Dike D

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityUXBRIDGE
River/StreamWEST RIVER
Coordinates42.10500, -71.60500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29,500 acre-ft
Max Storage29,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge8,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/15/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00971
Federal IDMA00971S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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