Lester G. Ross Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Berlin |
| River/Stream | North Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.37927, -71.64733 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,991 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,991 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 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 | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |