Blue Hills Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityQuincy
River/StreamPine Tree Brook (primary), Furnace Brook (auxiliary)
Coordinates42.22882, -71.05190

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length1,530 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage206 acre-ft
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge29 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/27/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00826
Federal IDMA00826
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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