Brookline Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityBrookline
River/StreamN/A
Coordinates42.32829, -71.13326

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1848 (178 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge32 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Brookline
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03343
Federal IDMA03343
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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