Fitch Basin Dam
Fitch Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fitch Basin Dam
Fitch Basin Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Town Of Clinton (local government). It impounds the Wekepeke Brook near Sterling.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/19/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sterling |
| River/Stream | Wekepeke Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.46791, -71.78310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 208 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Town of Clinton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01307 |
| Federal ID | MA01307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |