A Short Description of the Boston Water-Works (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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As a slight supplement to the storage capacity of the lake, Dudley pond, 81 acres, was connected with it in 1862 by means of an 18-inch iron pipe about 800 feet long. The storage capacity of Dudley pond is u.s. Gallons but its drainage area is insignificant. Its natural outlet was into Sudbury river below that of Lake Cochituate.

Dug pond, 44§ acres. Another tributary of the lake, has been taken from Boston by N atiek for its water-supply under Act of the Legislature. It immediately adjoins the lake at its southern end.

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