MEPA Consultation Regarding Snake Brook Dam

An Environmental Notification Form (ENF) has been submitted to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office for this project. The ENF may be viewed here by clicking on “Attachments” for the corresponding project.

The Snake Brook Dam impounds water along Snake Brook to form the Old Wayland Reservoirs in Wayland. Originally constructed as part of the municipal water supply system, the dam currently impounds water for recreational uses, and is owned and operated by the Town of Wayland. The Dam is classified as an Intermediate sized, Significant hazard potential structure under Commonwealth of Massachusetts dam safety rules and regulations. The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate and improve the performance of the Snake Brook Dam and appurtenances.

The ENF indicates that the project meets or exceeds the following review thresholds:

• 11.03(3)(b)1.b. alteration of 500 or more linear feet of inland bank
• 11.03(3)(b)1.f. alteration of ½ or more acres of any other wetlands

The ENF indicates that the project requires the following  Agency Permits or Financial Assistance:

• DEP Water Quality Certification, Ch. 253 Dam Safety Permit
• Funding assistance possible; submitted applications for federal and state grant opportunities

A consultation session will be held to receive advice and comments from agencies, officials, and citizens regarding which environmental issues, if any, are significant for this project. Opinions as to the extent and significance of possible environmental impact will be welcome.

The remote meeting is scheduled as follows:

Date:    Thursday, March 9, 2023        

Time:   2:00 PM

Please RSVP to Nick Perry at least 24 hours before the meeting so we can know who to expect/wait for.

Meeting Information

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PROJECT CONTACT:  Lauren H. Gluck (Pare Corporation) – (508-543-1755) – LGluck@parecorp.com

Comments on the project will be welcome in writing prior to March 16, 2023.   A Certificate on the ENF will be issued on March 27, 2023. Deadlines are subject to change.  Please check the Environmental Monitor for up to date comment period deadlines.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act, this Meeting Notice is available in alternative formats upon request. Questions on the meeting may be answered by emailing Nick Perry at Nicholas.Perry@mass.gov.

Thank You,

Nick