Brockton Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityAvon
River/StreamBeaver Brook
Coordinates42.11352, -71.05111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,150 acre-ft
Max Storage1,150 acre-ft
Normal Storage890 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Brockton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/28/2017
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00786
Federal IDMA00786
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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