Wachusett Reservoir North Dike

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Nashua River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverNashua River
Coordinates42.40072, -71.71734

Physical Characteristics

NID Height85 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length10,500 ft
NID Storage250,000 acre-ft
Max Storage250,000 acre-ft
Surface Area4,160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 28, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
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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