Norumbega Reservoir Dam No. 1
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Seaverns Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Seaverns Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.33299, -71.29292 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 3, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
Location Map
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.