Westinghouse Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
Nearest CityBoston
River/StreamMother Brook
Coordinates42.24671, -71.13341

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length510 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,025 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03339
Federal IDMA03339
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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