Newton Reservoir Dam
Newton Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Newton Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Newton Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Athol (local government). It impounds the Buckman Brook near Athol.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Athol |
| River/Stream | Buckman Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.60138, -72.17462 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Athol |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00011 |
| Federal ID | MA00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |