Newton Lower Falls Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Newton; Wellesley |
| River/Stream | Charles River |
| Coordinates | 42.32518, -71.25826 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 217 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |