Mystic Dam

The Mystic Dam are a historic dam and gatehouse between Lower and Upper Mystic Lakes in the suburbs north of Boston, Massachusetts. The dam was built in 1864–65 by the Water Commission as part of a water supply system.
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  • Type: Dam
  • Description: dam in Massachusetts, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Upper Mystic Lake Dam”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Shepherd Brooks Estate and Maria Bassett House.

Nature reserve
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The is a historic property at 275 Grove Street in , United States. The 82-acre property is owned by the city of Medford, and managed by a trust established to preserve the property.

Building
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The is a historic house in . Built c. 1850–70, it is one of the oldest houses in northwestern Arlington, and a particularly grand example of Italianate architecture. is situated 1,700 feet southwest of Mystic Dam.

School
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is situated 2,600 feet southwest of Mystic Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Medford and Wedgemere.

Village
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is a neighborhood in the city of , United States. It occupies the southwest corner of the city and is bounded on the west and south by the and on the east by Winthrop Street, with an irregular northern boundary separating it from the .

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

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is a town of 46,000 people in . It is a largely residential town; many of its residents are employed in Cambridge, Boston and surrounding towns.

Mystic Dam

Latitude
42.43071° or 42° 25′ 51″ north
Longitude
-71.14858° or 71° 8′ 55″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
87JCCVJ2+7H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 108989409
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Geo­Names ID
4953757
Wiki­data ID
Q6948937
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Satellite Map

Discover Mystic Dam from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Italian—“Mystic Dam” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Upper Mystic Lake Dam”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “سد ميستيك”
  • Italian: “diga di Mystic”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Symmes Corner and Wedgemere Historic District.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Medford Boat Club and Upper Mystic Lake at Gate House.

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