Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 2 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityLeicester
River/StreamKettle Brook
Coordinates42.27175, -71.90002

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length640 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage385 acre-ft
Max Storage385 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,280 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00977
Federal IDMA00977
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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