Newton Reservoir Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Athol |
| River/Stream | Buckman Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.60138, -72.17462 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Athol |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |