Westville Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySOUTHBRIDGE
River/StreamQUINEBAUG RIVER
Coordinates42.08224, -72.05818

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height72 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length560 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24,000 acre-ft
Max Storage24,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area100 sq mi
Max Discharge24,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00972
Federal IDMA00972
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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