West Medway Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityMedway; Franklin
River/StreamCharles River
Coordinates42.13915, -71.42415

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length80 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Drainage Area20 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerRobert Scott Power
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/05/1998
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00791
Federal IDMA00791
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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