Pine Tree Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam
Pine Tree Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pine Tree Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Tree Brook Pl-566 Flood Control 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 Milton (local government). It impounds the Pine Tree Brook near Milton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 94 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,085 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Milton |
| River/Stream | Pine Tree Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.23554, -71.08945 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,085 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,085 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Milton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00825 |
| Federal ID | MA00825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |