Crescent Street
Crescent Street is a concrete dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crescent Street
The primary purpose of Crescent Street 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.s. Starrett Company (private). It impounds the Millers River near Athol.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 127 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 202 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 06/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Athol |
| River/Stream | Millers River |
| Coordinates | 42.59670, -72.23180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 127 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 202 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,415 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | L.S. Starrett Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00934 |
| Federal ID | MA00934 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |