East Brimfield Lake, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Thames River Basin, Quinebaug River Watershed. Drought Contingency Plan.
Abstract
The purpose of this study and report was to develop and set forth a drought contingency plan of operation for East Brimfield Lake that would be responsive to public needs during drought periods and identify possible modifications to project regulation within current administrative and legislative constraints. This evaluation was based on preliminary studies utilizing readily available information. The scope of this drought contingency plan includes a description of existing water supply conditions, the possibility of reallocation of reservoir storage within specified limits, water quality evaluation, discussion of impacts on other project purposes, effects on the environment, and summary and conclusions. East Brimfield Lake can provide up to approximately 3,220 acre-feet (one billion gallons) of reservoir water storage for drought emergency purposes. The water would be suitable for public water supply after standard treatment methods.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA143374
Entities
Organizations
- New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers