Delcarte Open Space Dam No. 3
Delcarte Open Space Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Delcarte Open Space Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Delcarte Open Space Dam No. 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Franklin (local government). It impounds the Miller Brook near Franklin.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Miller Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.09490, -71.38300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Franklin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03384 |
| Federal ID | MA03384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |