Lower Pawtucket Locks
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Lower Pawtucket Canal
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Lower Pawtucket Canal |
| Coordinates | 42.64399, -71.30726 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 720 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 15, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1822 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Other Name | Lower Pawtucket Canal 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.