Parsons Reservoir Dam
Parsons Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Parsons Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Parsons Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Worcester (local government). It impounds the Parsons Brook near Worcester.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 07/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Worcester |
| River/Stream | Parsons Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.24533, -71.86109 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Worcester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02348 |
| Federal ID | MA02348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |