North Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWinchester
River/StreamSawmill Brook
Coordinates42.46491, -71.11873

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length780 ft
Year Completed1874 (152 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage893 acre-ft
Max Storage893 acre-ft
Normal Storage712 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Winchester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/24/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00457
Federal IDMA00457
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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