Central Street Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityFramingham
River/StreamSudbury River
Coordinates42.32492, -71.40155

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1659 (367 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage870 acre-ft
Max Storage870 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Drainage Area85 sq mi
Max Discharge5,470 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSaxonville Realty Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00340
Federal IDMA00340
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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