Morses Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityWellesley
River/StreamBogle Brook to Waban Brook
Coordinates42.29519, -71.31827

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length57 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,300 acre-ft
Max Storage2,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage420 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge421 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Wellesley
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01120
Federal IDMA01120
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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