Little Nugget Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityCharlton
River/StreamTributary to Cady Brook
Coordinates42.17070, -71.94927

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length170 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage109 acre-ft
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,810 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Charlton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00103
Federal IDMA00103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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