Delaney Complex E Bolton Dam
Delaney Complex E Bolton Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Delaney Complex E Bolton Dam
The primary purpose of Delaney Complex E Bolton 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 Tributary To Elizabeth Brook near Bolton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 03/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Bolton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Elizabeth Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.44667, -71.55500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01191 |
| Federal ID | MA01191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |