Chestnut Hill Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
Nearest CityBoston
River/StreamOffstream
Coordinates42.33544, -71.15398

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,270 acre-ft
Max Storage1,270 acre-ft
Normal Storage970 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01113
Federal IDMA01113
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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