Lynde Brook Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityLeicester
River/StreamLynde Brook
Coordinates42.25021, -71.87381

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height61 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1876 (150 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,880 acre-ft
Max Storage2,880 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,300 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge3,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00990
Federal IDMA00990
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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