Upper Shawme Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable
Nearest CitySandwich
River/StreamMill Creek
Coordinates41.75088, -70.50244

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length190 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage234 acre-ft
Max Storage234 acre-ft
Normal Storage183 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge142 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Sandwich
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/07/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02214
Federal IDMA02214
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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