TideGateway

Hingham-04

Hingham

42.258734, -70.874210

Technical Specifications

Basic Properties

Type
Flap Gate
Material
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Control
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Condition
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Geometry
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Status
Removed
Number of Gates
1

Operator & Management

Operator Type
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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
Footpath
Geometry
Rectangular
Material
Granite Block
Bottom Material
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Number of Pipes
1
Dimensions
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Condition
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Comments
Box culvert replaced with open riprap channel and bridge

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
Salt Marsh: >20acres

Notes & Comments

General Comments
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Operation Plan
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Operation Comments
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Gate Comments
Removed as part of the Greenbush Rail Project.
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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