Upper Lynde Basin Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySterling
River/StreamLynde Brook
Coordinates42.47210, -71.77743

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge145 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerTown of Clinton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01308
Federal IDMA01308
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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