East Brimfield Dam Quick Facts
East Brimfield Dam Map
East Brimfield Dam Information
East Brimfield Dam is a rockfill earth gravity dam located in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.
The dam, which is on the Quinebaug River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by CENAE and commissioned in 1960 and is currently owned by USACE – New England District.
East Brimfield Dam Structure
The East Brimfield Dam is approximately 520 feet (158 m) long, 53 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 119,600 cubic yards (91,441 cubic metres).
East Brimfield Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,200 acre-ft (1,480 Ml) and maximum capacity of 71,000 acre-ft (87,577 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 360 acres (146 ha) and the total catchment area is 68 square miles (176 square kilometres).
East Brimfield Dam Spillway
The dam has a 75 feet (23 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 15000 cubic feet per second (425 cubic metres per second).
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East Brimfield Dam Weather
Current Conditions at East Brimfield Dam
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Current Time | 21:47 |
Sunrise | 06:35 |
Sunset | 16:29 |
Temperature (°F) | 35 |
Feels Like (°F) | 31 |
Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
Pressure (inHg) | 1026 |
Humidity (%) | 57 |
Wind Speed (mph) | 5 |
Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for East Brimfield Dam
Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Today | 35 | 52 | 39 | 1014 | 47 | 16 | 34 | NNW | 0 | - | |
Wed | 27 | 46 | 38 | 1033 | 25 | 10 | 26 | NNW | 0 | - | |
Thu | 27 | 44 | 36 | 1027 | 26 | 8 | 22 | NE | 0 | - | |
Fri | 30 | 54 | 44 | 1011 | 27 | 10 | 18 | NW | 0 | - | |
Sat | 35 | 58 | 42 | 1008 | 46 | 13 | 34 | NNW | 0 | - | |
Sun | 33 | 55 | 46 | 1016 | 38 | 7 | 21 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Mon | 45 | 58 | 50 | 1006 | 71 | 15 | 30 | WNW | 22 | 0 | |
Tue | 38 | 52 | 43 | 1012 | 58 | 13 | 26 | NW | 0 | - |
East Brimfield Dam Frequently Asked Questions
East Brimfield Dam is in Massachusetts.
East Brimfield Dam is in Worcester County.
East Brimfield Dam is 53 feet high.
East Brimfield Dam is 520 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams