Hop Brook Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityNorthborough
River/StreamHop Brook
Coordinates42.29570, -71.66450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,928 acre-ft
Max Storage1,928 acre-ft
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge138 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00998
Federal IDMA00998
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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