Burnshirt River Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityPhillipston
River/StreamBurnshirt River, Wine Brook
Coordinates42.53556, -72.09794

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length350 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage267 acre-ft
Max Storage267 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge335 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMA Department of Fish and Game
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02566
Federal IDMA02566
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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