Red Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityWrentham
River/StreamEagle Brook
Coordinates42.06982, -71.35210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,260 acre-ft
Max Storage2,260 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area288 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,712 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Wrentham
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00170
Federal IDMA00170
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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