Dark Brook Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAuburn
River/StreamDark Brook
Coordinates42.19836, -71.85476

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length760 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,939 acre-ft
Max Storage4,939 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,597 acre-ft
Surface Area288 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge775 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAuburn Water District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00198
Federal IDMA00198
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Dark Brook Reservoir Dike A 0.2 mi High Upper Stoneville Reservoir Dam 0.9 mi High Eddy Pond Dam 0.9 mi High Lower Stoneville Pond Dam 1.5 mi High Pondville Pond Dam 1.6 mi Significant Worcester Diversion Levee System 2.0 mi Significant Leesville Pond Dam 2.5 mi Significant Rochdale Pond Dam 2.5 mi High Chimney Pond Dam 3.2 mi High Greenville Pond Dam 3.2 mi High