Old Water Supply Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityBedford
River/StreamShawsheen River
Coordinates42.48973, -71.25469

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge110 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Bedford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/15/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03243
Federal IDMA03243
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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