Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWestminster
River/StreamSmith Brook
Coordinates42.53402, -71.90473

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1893 (133 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,530 acre-ft
Max Storage2,530 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,010 acre-ft
Surface Area153 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge420 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01018
Federal IDMA01018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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