Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River
Key Takeaway
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 56.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 217 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MA03108 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River?
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River?
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River built?
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River?
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River?
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River last inspected?
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River was last inspected on March 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.