Townsend Harbor Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Squannacook River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverSquannacook River
Coordinates42.65254, -71.67265

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage273 acre-ft
Max Storage273 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 2, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1870
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHollingsworth & Vose Company
Other NameHarbor Pond Dam

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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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