Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River
The primary purpose of Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River 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 Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Mother Brook near Dedham.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and collects water from a drainage area of 198 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 06/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Dedham |
| River/Stream | Mother Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.25489, -71.17160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03108 |
| Federal ID | MA03108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |