Silk Mill Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Newton |
| River/Stream | Charles River |
| Coordinates | 42.31392, -71.22633 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 211 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |