Lower Naukeag Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAshburnham
River/StreamTributary to Millers River
Coordinates42.66986, -71.96648

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,150 acre-ft
Max Storage2,150 acre-ft
Normal Storage830 acre-ft
Surface Area285 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge2,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Ashburnham
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00002
Federal IDMA00002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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