Bolivar Pond Dam
Bolivar Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 2006. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bolivar Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bolivar Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Town Of Canton (local government). It impounds the Steep Hill Brook, Beaver Meadow Brook, Massapoag Brook near Canton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Steep Hill Brook, Beaver Meadow Brook, Massapoag Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.15168, -71.14002 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Canton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00807 |
| Federal ID | MA00807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |