South Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityMedford
River/StreamMeetinghouse Brook
Coordinates42.44161, -71.11792

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,040 acre-ft
Max Storage2,040 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,614 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge178 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Winchester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00453
Federal IDMA00453
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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