Medway Park Dam, located in Medway, Massachusetts, is a significant structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Completed in 2008, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 5.3 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. With a dam height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, the dam provides both water storage and flood control benefits for the surrounding area along Chicken Brook.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2013, with a significant hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 0 feet. This structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, offering a recreational space while also contributing to flood risk management. As a key element of the local water infrastructure, Medway Park Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainable management of dams and reservoirs.
Year Completed |
2008 |
Dam Length |
120 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
CHICKEN BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
6.7 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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|
100cfs |
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|
1cfs |
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|
379cfs |
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|
273cfs |
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|
1240cfs |
Lake Cochituate Outlet At Framingham
|
8cfs |