Lovell Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityFitchburg
River/StreamFalulah Brook
Coordinates42.61579, -71.81950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height84 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,131 acre-ft
Max Storage1,131 acre-ft
Normal Storage890 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,390 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00872
Federal IDMA00872
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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