Lake Cochituate Dam And Gate House
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Framingham |
| River/Stream | Cochituate Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.31509, -71.38368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,989 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,989 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,536 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 640 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,055 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |