Wrights Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGardner
River/StreamGreenwood Brook
Coordinates42.55014, -71.97236

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,693 acre-ft
Max Storage2,693 acre-ft
Normal Storage513 acre-ft
Surface Area163 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Gardner
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00117
Federal IDMA00117
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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