Lake Watatic Dam

Worcester County, Massachusetts (near Ashburnham)

River/Stream: Unnamed tributary of Millers River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,485 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-04-16

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00004
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.68039, -71.93803
Age
71 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.