Southbridge Reservoir No. 3 Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySouthbridge
River/StreamHatchet Brook
Coordinates42.05650, -72.07213

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length590 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage261 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge890 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Southbridge
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00691
Federal IDMA00691
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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