Freeman Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityChelmsford
River/StreamStony Brook
Coordinates42.63166, -71.38681

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,100 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,880 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Chelmsford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03170
Federal IDMA03170
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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