Thousand Acre Reservoir Dam
Thousand Acre Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Thousand Acre Reservoir Dam
Thousand Acre Reservoir Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Fish And Game (state). It impounds the 1000 Acre Brook near Athol.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/1998. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Athol |
| River/Stream | 1000 Acre Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.61170, -72.16406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MA Department of Fish and Game |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02309 |
| Federal ID | MA02309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |