New Charles River Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
Nearest CityBoston
River/StreamCharles River
Coordinates42.36866, -71.06075

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,820 acre-ft
Max Storage7,820 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,950 acre-ft
Surface Area705 acres
Drainage Area313 sq mi
Max Discharge8,400 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA01092
Federal IDMA01092
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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