Whitin Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Mumford River |
| Coordinates | 42.07249, -71.75771 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1854 (172 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 335 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 609 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Whitin Reservoir Watershed District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |