Watertown Dam, Watertown
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The Watertown Dam spans the Charles River 980 feet upstream from the Watertown Bridge near Watertown Square in Watertown, Massachusetts. The dam is located where the Charles River tidal estuary historically ended. Watertown Dam is of Concrete construction, a gravity dam. Its length is 220 feet. Its capacity is 30 acre-feet. Normal storage is 20 acre-feet. It drains an area of 0.2 square miles. ()
Opened: 1900 (124 years ago)Length: 220 ftCoordinates: 42°21'55"N, 71°11'21"W
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Newton (Nonantum)Watertown
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Day trips
Watertown Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Armenian Library and Museum of America, Oakley Country Club, Jackson Homestead, Evangelical Baptist Church.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Watertown Dam?
Nearby attractions include Watertown Bridge, Watertown (5 min walk), Armenian Library and Museum of America, Watertown (5 min walk), Henry Bigelow House, Newton (12 min walk), Seth Adams House, Newton (12 min walk).
How to get to Watertown Dam by public transport?
The nearest stations to Watertown Dam:
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- Watertown Yard • Lines: 502, 504, 57 (6 min walk)
- Galen St @ Boyd St • Lines: 502, 504, 57 (11 min walk)
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- Newtonville (32 min walk)