South Reservoir East Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityMedford
River/StreamN/A
Coordinates42.44313, -71.11283

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length145 ft
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,212 acre-ft
Max Storage1,212 acre-ft
Normal Storage811 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Winchester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01278
Federal IDMA00453S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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