Snake Brook Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWayland
River/StreamSnake Brook
Coordinates42.33425, -71.34166

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1879 (147 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Wayland
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01119
Federal IDMA01119
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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