Barretts Mill Road Dam
Barretts Mill Road Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Barretts Mill Road Dam
The primary purpose of Barretts Mill Road Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Concord Rod & Gun Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Spencer Brook near Concord.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 252 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Concord |
| River/Stream | Spencer Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.47558, -71.37764 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 252 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Concord Rod & Gun Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01128 |
| Federal ID | MA01128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |