Shepard Street Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityCanton
River/StreamMassapoag Brook
Coordinates42.14657, -71.14755

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Canton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03104
Federal IDMA03104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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