Wyman Pond Compensating Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Smith Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverSmith Brook
Coordinates42.53700, -71.87905

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage2,389 acre-ft
Max Storage2,389 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 19, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1892
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Other NameWyman Pond Dam

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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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