Lower Shawme Lake Dam
Massachusetts — Barnstable County — Mill Creek - Spring Fed
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| River | Mill Creek - Spring Fed |
| Coordinates | 41.75773, -70.50045 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 11, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1654 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Sandwich |
| Other Name | Grist Mill 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.