Snake Brook Dam
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Snake Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Snake Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.33425, -71.34166 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 18, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1879 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Wayland |
| Other Name | Old Wayland Reservoir Dam |
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.