Butterfield Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityLexington; Burlington
River/StreamVine Brook
Coordinates42.47040, -71.21021

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage196 acre-ft
Max Storage196 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge260 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Lexington
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/21/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02274
Federal IDMA02274
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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