Main Street Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Danforth Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverDanforth Brook
Coordinates42.39224, -71.56564

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length340 ft
NID Storage153 acre-ft
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 23, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1882
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
Owner136 Main Street West Realty Trust
Other NameLarkin Lumber 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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