Metropolitan Circular Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWellesley
River/StreamCharles River
Coordinates42.31657, -71.22808

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length80 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area211 sq mi
Max Discharge7,350 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02589
Federal IDMA02589
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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