Cresticon Upper
Cresticon Upper is a concrete dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cresticon Upper
The primary purpose of Cresticon Upper is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by L.p. Athol Corporation (private). It impounds the Millers River near Athol.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 201 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Athol |
| River/Stream | Millers River |
| Coordinates | 42.59620, -72.21860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 201 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,010 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | L.P. Athol Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00932 |
| Federal ID | MA00932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |