Bleachery Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWaltham
River/StreamCharles River
Coordinates42.36909, -71.22297

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area262 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/29/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA01110
Federal IDMA01110
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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