Main Street Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityHudson
River/StreamDanforth Brook
Coordinates42.39223, -71.56564

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage153 acre-ft
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner136 Main Street West Realty Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00448
Federal IDMA00448
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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