Mahar Regional School Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityOrange
River/StreamGulf Brook
Coordinates42.57629, -72.30449

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15 acre-ft
Max Storage15 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge830 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRalph C. Mahar Regional School District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01759
Federal IDMA01759
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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