Iron Hill Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityWeymouth
River/StreamHerring Brook
Coordinates42.21287, -70.92759

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length190 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge1,269 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Weymouth
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02492
Federal IDMA02492
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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