Waseeka Sanctuary Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Chicken Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverChicken Brook
Coordinates42.21950, -71.45791

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,180 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 3, 2020
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMassachusetts Audubon Society, Inc.
Other NameChicken Brook 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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