Wright Reservoir Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CityDuxbury
River/StreamTributary of Green Harbor River
Coordinates42.06320, -70.70285

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage203 acre-ft
Max Storage203 acre-ft
Normal Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerTown of Duxbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/21/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00411
Federal IDMA00411
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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