Shepard Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityCanton
River/StreamMassapoag Brook
Coordinates42.14484, -71.14968

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length105 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage47 acre-ft
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge1,040 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Canton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/23/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01162
Federal IDMA01162
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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