Braintree Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Braintree |
| River/Stream | Town Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.21954, -71.01516 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 666 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 73 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |