Kendall Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHolden
River/StreamQuinapoxet River
Coordinates42.34778, -71.88891

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,850 acre-ft
Max Storage3,850 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,850 acre-ft
Surface Area180 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,022 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00622
Federal IDMA00622
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Pine Hill Reservoir Dam 0.9 mi High Eagle Lake Dam 0.9 mi High Streeter Pond Dam 1.2 mi Low Kendall Reservoir Lower Basin Dam 1.4 mi Significant Asnebumskit Pond Dam 1.8 mi Significant Dawson Pond Dam 2.2 mi Significant Maple Spring Pond Dam 2.3 mi Significant Unionville Pond Dam 2.7 mi Significant Chaffin Pond Dam 2.8 mi Significant Quinapoxet Reservoir Dam 2.8 mi High