Bates Power Reservoir Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Phillipston |
| River/Stream | Kendall Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.56795, -72.15471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1846 (180 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Athol |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |