Moody Street Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Waltham |
| River/Stream | Charles River |
| Coordinates | 42.37291, -71.23620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 169 ft |
| Year Completed | 1847 (179 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,820 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |