Fitchburg Reservoir South Dike

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityAshby
River/StreamFalulah Brook
Coordinates42.64431, -71.84410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length390 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,447 acre-ft
Max Storage2,447 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,512 acre-ft
Surface Area153 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01235
Federal IDMA00335S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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