Norumbega Reservoir Dam No. 1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWeston
River/StreamSeaverns Brook
Coordinates42.33299, -71.29292

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge411 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00782
Federal IDMA00782
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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