Washington Street Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityHudson
River/StreamAssabet River
Coordinates42.39048, -71.57034

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length68 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area64 sq mi
Max Discharge3,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerTown of Hudson
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00447
Federal IDMA00447
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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