Parsons Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWorcester
River/StreamParsons Brook
Coordinates42.24533, -71.86109

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length240 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27 acre-ft
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge157 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02348
Federal IDMA02348
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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