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Palmer Brook Reservoir

Reservoir

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01180800, as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.12 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 15 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WALKER BROOK NEAR BECKET CENTER, MA (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Brook Reservoir

H: 68° L: 56°
Overcast
Overcast
56°
|
Feels like 54°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
76%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
58°
3 AM
Overcast
56°
6 AM
Overcast
56°
9 AM
Overcast
64°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
3 PM
Patchy light drizzle
68°
6 PM
Overcast
59°
9 PM
Mist
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Brook Reservoir?
Palmer Brook Reservoir is a reservoir in Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Palmer Brook Reservoir?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Palmer Brook Reservoir have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Palmer Brook Reservoir include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby