Lake Cochituate Dam and Gate House
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Cochituate Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Cochituate Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.31509, -71.38368 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,989 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,989 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 640 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
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.