Scott Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityFitchburg
River/StreamScott Brook
Coordinates42.61207, -71.82752

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Length647 ft
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage603 acre-ft
Max Storage603 acre-ft
Normal Storage445 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge811 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00871
Federal IDMA00871
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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