Allen Reservoir Pl-566 Flood Control Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityWalpole
River/StreamSpring Brook
Coordinates42.13574, -71.23736

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTown of Walpole
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03210
Federal IDMA03210
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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