Howe Reservoir Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Cranberry River |
| Coordinates | 42.21332, -71.99891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |