Northborough Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityShrewsbury; Boylston
River/StreamRawson Hill Brook
Coordinates42.32865, -71.69119

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length576 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Northborough
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/23/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01234
Federal IDMA01234
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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