Old Water Supply Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Shawsheen River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverShawsheen River
Coordinates42.48973, -71.25469

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length160 ft
NID Storage19 acre-ft
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 15, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Bedford

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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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