Lake Boon Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Bailey Brook, Tributary of Assabet River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverBailey Brook, Tributary of Assabet River
Coordinates42.40557, -71.50653

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length477 ft
NID Storage1,644 acre-ft
Max Storage1,644 acre-ft
Surface Area173 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 1, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1847
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Stow

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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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