Cresticon Lower

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAthol
River/StreamMillers River
Coordinates42.59700, -72.22110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length135 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1 acre-ft
Max Storage1 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area201 sq mi
Max Discharge5,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerL.P. Athol Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01684
Federal IDMA01684
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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