Queen Lake Dam
Queen Lake Dam is a stone dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1824. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Queen Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Queen Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Phillipston (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Burnshirt River near Phillipston.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 14 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 142 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,308 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1824, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Phillipston |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Burnshirt River |
| Coordinates | 42.54011, -72.11384 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1824 (202 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 927 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 73 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Phillipston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00648 |
| Federal ID | MA00648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |