Lake Watatic Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAshburnham
River/StreamUnnamed tributary of Millers River
Coordinates42.68039, -71.93803

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage820 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,485 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 IDMA00004
Federal IDMA00004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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