Harwich Lower Reservoir Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CityCarver
River/StreamTributary of Rose Brook
Coordinates41.80428, -70.73827

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Drainage Area9,000 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerA.D. Makepeace Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00403
Federal IDMA00403
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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