Reservoir No. 5 Dam
Reservoir No. 5 Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reservoir No. 5 Dam
The primary purpose of Reservoir No. 5 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 Whitinsville Water Company (private). It impounds the Cook Allen Brook near Sutton.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 765 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sutton |
| River/Stream | Cook Allen Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.11130, -71.73020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Whitinsville Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00888 |
| Federal ID | MA00888 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |