Westford Depot Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWestford
River/StreamStony Brook
Coordinates42.59704, -71.43495

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length65 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage274 acre-ft
Max Storage274 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area34 sq mi
Max Discharge566 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTown of Westford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00133
Federal IDMA00133
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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