Silk Mill Dam
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Charles River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Charles River |
| Coordinates | 42.31392, -71.22633 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 13, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1912 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Other Name | Newton Upper Falls 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.