Tupperware
Tupperware is a masonry dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tupperware
The primary purpose of Tupperware 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 Blackstone Hydro Inc. (private). It impounds the Blackstone River near North Smithfield.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 261 square miles. Completed in 1904, the structure is over a century old.
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 07/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | North Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Blackstone River |
| Coordinates | 42.01530, -71.55400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 261 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Blackstone Hydro Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00096 |
| Federal ID | MA00096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |