Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam
Key Takeaway
Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 79.2% in MA) |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA02776 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF FITCHBURG, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam?
Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam?
Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam is owned by CITY OF FITCHBURG, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam?
Waste Water Treatment Plant 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 Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam?
Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam last inspected?
Waste Water Treatment Plant Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.