Wildwood Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityUpton
River/StreamWest River
Coordinates42.17369, -71.63530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage469 acre-ft
Max Storage469 acre-ft
Normal Storage244 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge6,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Upton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00667
Federal IDMA00667
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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