Lynde Brook Reservoir Dike

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityLeicester
River/StreamLynde Brook
Coordinates42.25250, -71.87290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1876 (150 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01290
Federal IDMA00990S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lynde Brook Reservoir Dam 0.2 mi High Waite Pond Dam 0.8 mi Significant Parsons Reservoir Dam 0.8 mi Significant Brick City Mill Pond Dam 0.8 mi High Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 1 Dam 1.0 mi High Patch Pond Dam 1.4 mi High Patch Reservoir Dam 1.6 mi High Smith Mill Pond Dam 1.8 mi Significant Coes Reservoir Dam 1.8 mi High Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 2 Dam 1.9 mi High