Lake Samoset Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityLeominster
River/StreamFall Brook
Coordinates42.49556, -71.75818

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length150 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage386 acre-ft
Max Storage386 acre-ft
Normal Storage302 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge417 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Samoset Property Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00866
Federal IDMA00866
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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