Charles River Dam At South Natick

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityNatick
River/StreamCharles River
Coordinates42.27155, -71.31575

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length200 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area165 sq mi
Max Discharge6,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Natick
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00341
Federal IDMA00341
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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