Whitin Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Coordinates42.07249, -71.75771

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage4,475 acre-ft
Max Storage4,475 acre-ft
Surface Area335 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1854
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWhitin Reservoir Watershed District

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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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