Reservoir Pond Dam
Reservoir Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reservoir Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Reservoir Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Canton (local government). It impounds the Pequit Brook near Canton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 254 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Pequit Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.16775, -71.13358 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 254 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Canton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00166 |
| Federal ID | MA00166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |