Bates Power Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityPhillipston
River/StreamKendall Brook
Coordinates42.56795, -72.15471

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1846 (180 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage156 acre-ft
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Athol
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/26/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00650
Federal IDMA00650
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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