Nichols Road Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityCohasset
River/StreamRichardsons Brook
Coordinates42.25419, -70.81037

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length135 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge444 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Cohasset
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/11/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01102
Federal IDMA01102
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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