Cobbs Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityWalpole
River/StreamCobbs Brook which flows into Neponset River
Coordinates42.15845, -71.24254

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length220 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage235 acre-ft
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge170 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Walpole
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02482
Federal IDMA02482
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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