Lake Wampanoag Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAshburnham
River/StreamWhitman River
Coordinates42.61684, -71.95635

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length660 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,750 acre-ft
Max Storage3,750 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,420 acre-ft
Surface Area218 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerWhitman River Dam, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00010
Federal IDMA00010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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