Bixby Reservoir Dam
Bixby Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bixby Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bixby Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christopher Sabo, Janine Dupre, Jeanne Dupre (private). It impounds the Hill Brook Tributary Of Bixby Brook near Townsend.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Townsend |
| River/Stream | Hill Brook Tributary Of Bixby Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.64033, -71.71508 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Christopher Sabo, Janine Dupre, Jeanne Dupre |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01221 |
| Federal ID | MA01221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |