Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Snows Mill Pond Dam James Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam is a crucial structure for the local community, serving as a key component in the treatment of wastewater.
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Summary
Owned by the local government, this concrete dam is primarily utilized for recreational purposes, offering a serene setting for visitors to enjoy. With a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in the management of water resources in the area.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding environment. Despite being last inspected in 2009, the dam continues to meet regulatory guidelines and serves as a reliable asset for water resource management in Worcester County.
With a drainage area of 41 square miles and a surface area of 0.01 square miles, the Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this dam are essential for maintaining water quality and availability for both recreational and environmental purposes. Through ongoing maintenance and monitoring, the dam will continue to serve as a valuable resource for the community and a testament to sustainable water management practices.
Dam Height |
25 |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
0.01 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
41 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam