Fitch Basin Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySterling
River/StreamWekepeke Brook
Coordinates42.46791, -71.78310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length575 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge208 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerTown of Clinton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01307
Federal IDMA01307
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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