Falulah Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityFitchburg
River/StreamFalulah Brook
Coordinates42.61324, -71.81876

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1883 (143 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge611 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02312
Federal IDMA02312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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