West Medway Dam

Massachusetts — Norfolk County — Charles River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
RiverCharles River
Coordinates42.13915, -71.42416

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length80 ft
NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 5, 1998
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRobert Scott Power

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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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