Fitchburg Reservoir Southeast Dam

Middlesex County, Massachusetts (near Ashby)

River/Stream: Falulah Brook

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
625 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,586 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,180 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-12-19

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MA00336
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.64499, -71.84233
Age
110 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.