Butterfield Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Vine Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverVine Brook
Coordinates42.47040, -71.21021

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage196 acre-ft
Max Storage196 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 21, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Lexington

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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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