Revere Street Dam
Revere Street Dam is a concrete dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1774. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Revere Street Dam
The primary purpose of Revere Street 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 East Branch Neponset River near Canton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1774, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 08/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | East Branch Neponset River |
| Coordinates | 42.15492, -71.14950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1774 (252 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| 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 | 08/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03105 |
| Federal ID | MA03105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |