Cranberry Bog Dam

Middlesex County, Massachusetts (near Carlisle)

River/Stream: Tophet Swamp-Offstream

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
1,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
196 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MA01217
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.55226, -71.37299
Age
106 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.