East Brimfield Dam
| East Brimfield Dam | |
|---|---|
East Brimfield Dam and Lake | |
| Official name | East Brimfield Dam |
| Location | Sturbridge, Massachusetts |
| Construction began | 1958 |
| Opening date | 1960 |
| Operator(s) | Army Corps of Engineers |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Quinebaug River |
| Height | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Length | 520 ft (160 m) |
| Width (crest) | 24 ft (7.3 m) |
| Width (base) | 280 ft (85 m) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | East Brimfield Reservoir |
The East Brimfield Dam is located on the Quinebaug River in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Designed and constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, this dam substantially reduces flooding along the Quinebaug and Thames rivers. Construction of the project began in 1958 with completion in 1960 at a cost of $6,580,000.
The East Brimfield Reservoir, located in Sturbridge and Brimfield to its west, lies within the Quinebaug River Watershed and is part of the Thames River Basin. Access to the site is available from US Route 20.