Wyman Pond Compensating Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWestminster
River/StreamSmith Brook
Coordinates42.53700, -71.87905

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1892 (134 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,389 acre-ft
Max Storage2,389 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,186 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,965 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00641
Federal IDMA00641
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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