Webster Lake Dam
Webster Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Webster Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Webster Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Webster Lake Preservation Trust, Llc (private). It impounds the Wales Brook near Webster.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,442 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,904 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Webster |
| River/Stream | Wales Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.05898, -71.85728 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,904 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,904 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,442 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Webster Lake Preservation Trust, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02924 |
| Federal ID | MA02924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |