Holden Reservoir Dam No. 1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHolden
River/StreamTatnuck Brook
Coordinates42.30540, -71.87290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Length840 ft
Year Completed1883 (143 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,250 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge4,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00960
Federal IDMA00960
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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