National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Curtis Ponds Dam (MA 00140), Blackstone River Basin, Worcester, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

Curtis Ponds Dam is a 420 foot long, 14 foot high earthfill dam. The dam is in fair condition. It has been placed in 'significant' hazard category for the classification of hazard potential. The spillway can discharge 27 percent of the outflow test flood (1/2 the PMF) which is 9,500 cfs with a pond level at EL 481.0. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA146213

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  • New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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