Cresticon Lower
Cresticon Lower is a concrete dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cresticon Lower
The primary purpose of Cresticon Lower 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 6 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 201 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | 42.59700, -72.22110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 201 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | L.P. Athol Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01684 |
| Federal ID | MA01684 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |