TideGateway

Chatham-01

Chatham, Frost Fish Creek

41.702248, -69.969437

Technical Specifications

Basic Properties

Type
Stop Logs
Material
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Control
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Condition
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Geometry
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Status
Inactive
Number of Gates
1

Operator & Management

Operator Type
PRIVATE
Operator
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Permits
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Purpose
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Dimensions & Elevations

Dimensions
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Invert Elevation
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Installation Date
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Tidal Influence
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Culvert Details

Restriction Type
Roadway
Geometry
Circular
Material
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Bottom Material
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Number of Pipes
3
Dimensions
1.5ft diameter
Condition
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Comments
The three pipes are far apart; located approximately 60 feet and 15 feet apart.

Restoration Potential

Restoration prioritization and planning information from MassBays regional coordination

Assessment

Salt Marsh Impairment due to Tidal Restriction
Moderate
Potential Extent of Marsh Restoration
Moderate
Implementation Feasibility
High
Restoration Priority
High
Recommended Improvement Type
O&M and Infrastructure

Notes

Site shows moderate salt marsh impairment due to restricted tidal flow. Replacement with self-regulating tide gate could restore approximately 5-8 acres of degraded marsh habitat. Good access for construction equipment. Regional coordination completed with town DPW and conservation commission.

Historical Records

Legacy data from previous surveys and documentation

Environmental Data

Invasive Species
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Restoration Status
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Invasive Comments
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Restoration Comments
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Upstream Area
Total: 34.58, Salt Marsh: 0

Notes & Comments

General Comments
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Operation Plan
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Operation Comments
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Gate Comments
There is a concrete weir with instrastructure for installation of stop logs but has not been used for many years and is in disrepair
Elevation Comments
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Visit Comments
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Other Comments
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External Data Comments
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