Newton Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Coordinates42.60138, -72.17462

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length430 ft
NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of Athol

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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