New Charles River Dam

Suffolk County, Massachusetts (near Boston)

River/Stream: Charles River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
900 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,820 acre-ft
Year Completed
1978
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
8,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-02-24

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA01092
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.36866, -71.06075
Age
48 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.