Sugden Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySpencer
River/StreamShaw Brook
Coordinates42.27283, -71.97249

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length440 ft
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,420 acre-ft
Max Storage1,420 acre-ft
Normal Storage980 acre-ft
Surface Area85 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge7,042 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Spencer
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00698
Federal IDMA00698
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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