Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam
Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1893. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Meetinghouse Pond 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 Smith Brook near Westminster.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 153 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1893, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Westminster |
| River/Stream | Smith Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.53402, -71.90473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,010 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 153 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Fitchburg |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01018 |
| Federal ID | MA01018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |