Lake Whittemore Dam
Lake Whittemore Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Whittemore Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Whittemore Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Tributary Of Sevenmile River near Spencer.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 484 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Sevenmile River |
| Coordinates | 42.25429, -71.98949 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00699 |
| Federal ID | MA00699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |