Lake Whittemore Dam

TRIBUTARY OF SEVENMILE RIVER· Worcester, Massachusetts· Earth· 18 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Whittemore Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	18 ft (taller than 63.9% in MA)
Dam Length	300 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	484 acre-ft
Normal Storage	202 acre-ft

Surface Area	55 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	MA00699

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: May 1, 2017

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

UNKNOWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Whittemore Dam?

Lake Whittemore Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Whittemore Dam?

Lake Whittemore Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Whittemore Dam?

Lake Whittemore Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Whittemore Dam?

Lake Whittemore Dam has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lake Whittemore Dam last inspected?

Lake Whittemore Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.