Rawson Hill Brook Dam
Rawson Hill Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rawson Hill Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Rawson Hill Brook Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Rawson Hill Brook near Shrewsbury.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 252 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 02/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Shrewsbury |
| River/Stream | Rawson Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.31771, -71.70539 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 252 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00681 |
| Federal ID | MA00681 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |