Southbridge Reservoir No. 5 Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySouthbridge
River/StreamHatchet Brook
Coordinates42.04302, -72.08146

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length1,130 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Normal Storage491 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,870 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Southbridge
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/08/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00693
Federal IDMA00693
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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