Forge Pond Dam
Forge Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Forge Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Forge 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 Canton River Aka East Branch Of Neponset River near Canton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Canton River Aka East Branch Of Neponset River |
| Coordinates | 42.15446, -71.14552 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Canton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00806 |
| Federal ID | MA00806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |