Carpenter Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityNorthbridge
River/StreamCasey Brook
Coordinates42.12495, -71.69030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1888 (138 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,640 acre-ft
Max Storage2,640 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,421 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge1,677 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerWhitinsville Water Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00893
Federal IDMA00893
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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