Falulah Reservoir Dam
Falulah Reservoir Dam is a stone dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1883. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Falulah Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Falulah 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 Fitchburg (local government). It impounds the Falulah Brook near Fitchburg.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1883, the structure is over a century old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Fitchburg |
| River/Stream | Falulah Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.61324, -71.81876 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1883 (143 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 611 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Fitchburg |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02312 |
| Federal ID | MA02312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |