Hemlock Gorge Spillway Dike
Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Charles River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Charles River |
| Coordinates | 42.31644, -71.22748 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | - |
| Dam Length | 62 ft |
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 10, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | - |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Other Name | Metropolitan Circular Dam - Right Dike |
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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.