Wrights Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Greenwood Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverGreenwood Brook
Coordinates42.55014, -71.97236

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage2,693 acre-ft
Max Storage2,693 acre-ft
Surface Area163 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 12, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Gardner

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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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