Southbridge Reservoir No. 4 Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySouthbridge
River/StreamHatchet Brook
Coordinates42.05100, -72.07574

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length590 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage905 acre-ft
Max Storage905 acre-ft
Normal Storage660 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,300 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 IDMA00692
Federal IDMA00692
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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