Lawrence Street

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Lawrence Canal

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverLawrence Canal
Coordinates42.65090, -71.31400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage4,500 acre-ft
Max Storage4,500 acre-ft
Surface Area720 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 15, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1831
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeNot Listed
Other NameLawrence 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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