Morse Reservoir Dam

Morse Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Morse Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of Morse Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Leominster (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Monoosnoc Brook near Leominster.

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 03/23/2021.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityLeominster
River/StreamTributary Of Monoosnoc Brook
Coordinates42.51891, -71.78912

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length475 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge468 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Leominster
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/23/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00880
Federal IDMA00880
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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