Quincy-06

“Fenno Street Gate”

Quincy, Black's Creek

42.272440, -71.001211

Dimensions: 1.5ft diameter
Condition: Fair
Comments: Downstream end of culvert was plastic (HDPE) and upstream end of culvert was corrugated metal. Downstream end of culvert appeared to be in good condition; however, upstream end was partially buried, thereby potentially limiting stormwater conveyance capacity.

Comprehensive field assessment conducted in 2024

Upstream Invasive Species: Yes
Downstream Invasive Species: Yes
Invasive Species Notes: Phragmites along upland border and pockets within marsh.
Additional Comments (2024): Operation appears to have increased since the last inspection as the upstream end has been excavated and phragmites has been pushed back, allowing abundant low and high marsh to exist. Erosion may be lessened if the culvert is widened but marsh is in good condition otherwise.

Legacy data from previous surveys and documentation

Invasive Species: Yes
Restoration Status: Not Applicable
Invasive Comments: Flap gate limited all tidal flow. As a result, freshwater grasses and Phragmites were observed upstream.
Restoration Comments: At the time of the site visit, no known restoration efforts had been undertaken. The upstream area was large and appeared to have significant restoration potential. A number of homes were observed adjacent to the impoundment which might limit restoration options due to potential flooding.

General Comments: The tide gate is located approximately 100 feet south from the intersection of Fenno Street and Quincy Shore Drive, in a covered drain manhole. Flap Valve at Fenno St was removed, last Friday August 19. This was apparently done by order of Mayor Koch. There is now tidal flow into (and out of) the Princess Eve Marsh (previously referred to as 'Fenno St Marsh'). Not a total cure for the Princess Eve Marsh, but it is certainly a positive step. Regards, -Richard Joyce Quincy
Operation Plan: No
Operation Comments: Tide gate was installed in 2013 (approximate) as part of an open marsh water management project. The purpose of the tide gate is to fully exclude any upstream tidal inundation.
Gate Comments: Tide gate was recently installed and appeared to be in good condition and operable. Flapper removed in August 2016 by order of the Mayor.

Elevation Comments: Staining could not be assessed at upstream or downstream end. In addition, no headwalls were present so invert elevation measurements were not obtained.
External Data Comments: US ACOE Fenno St. Comments on Permit NAE-2012-2284 (Other)