Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 3 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityLeicester
River/StreamKettle Brook
Coordinates42.28183, -71.90805

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage680 acre-ft
Max Storage680 acre-ft
Normal Storage467 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,110 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDMA00978
Federal IDMA00978
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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