Forge Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityCanton
River/StreamCanton River aka East Branch of Neponset River
Coordinates42.15446, -71.14552

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length40 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Max Discharge2,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Canton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00806
Federal IDMA00806
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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