Lake Boon Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityStow
River/StreamBailey Brook, Tributary of Assabet River
Coordinates42.40557, -71.50653

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length477 ft
Year Completed1847 (179 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,644 acre-ft
Max Storage1,644 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,223 acre-ft
Surface Area173 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Stow
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00137
Federal IDMA00137
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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