New Charles River Dam

Massachusetts — Suffolk County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
Coordinates42.36866, -71.06075

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage7,820 acre-ft
Max Storage7,820 acre-ft
Surface Area705 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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