Wachusett Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Coordinates42.40345, -71.68786

Physical Characteristics

NID Height114 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length944 ft
NID Storage250,000 acre-ft
Max Storage250,000 acre-ft
Surface Area4,160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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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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