North Harwich Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Barnstable County — Herring River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable
RiverHerring River
Coordinates41.68208, -70.12192

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 20, 2021
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Harwich
Other NameHerring River 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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