Bleachery Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Charles River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverCharles River
Coordinates42.36909, -71.22297

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 29, 2017
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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