Wachusett Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Nashua River |
| Coordinates | 42.40345, -71.68786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Length | 944 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 121 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |