George H. Nichols Multipurpose Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Westborough |
| River/Stream | Assabet River |
| Coordinates | 42.26687, -71.63561 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 380 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 285 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |