Fitchburg Reservoir Southeast Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityAshby
River/StreamFalulah Brook
Coordinates42.64499, -71.84233

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length625 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,586 acre-ft
Max Storage2,586 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,651 acre-ft
Surface Area153 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,180 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00336
Federal IDMA00335S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Fitchburg Reservoir South Dike 0.1 mi Low Fitchburg Reservoir North Dam 0.6 mi Low Ashby Reservoir Dam 1.4 mi Significant Lovell Reservoir Dike 2.2 mi High Lovell Reservoir Dam 2.3 mi High Scott Reservoir Dam 2.4 mi High Falulah Reservoir Dam 2.5 mi Significant Stodge Meadow Pond Dam 2.6 mi Low Factory Village Pond Dam 2.7 mi Significant Marble Pond Dam 2.7 mi Low