Barre Falls Dam - Dike 3

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityBARRE
River/StreamWARE RIVER
Coordinates42.42833, -72.02667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length1,020 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63,000 acre-ft
Max Storage63,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area55 sq mi
Max Discharge16,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/23/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03566
Federal IDMA00962S003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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