Westminster Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWestminster
River/StreamWhitman River
Coordinates42.59248, -71.91062

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,800 acre-ft
Max Storage1,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage870 acre-ft
Surface Area116 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge3,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerWhitman River Dam, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00639
Federal IDMA00639
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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