Southbridge Reservoir No. 3 Dam

Worcester County, Massachusetts (near Southbridge)

River/Stream: Hatchet Brook

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
590 ft
Reservoir Storage
350 acre-ft
Year Completed
1894
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
890 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-11-03

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00691
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.05650, -72.07213
Age
132 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.