Bound Brook Dam
Bound Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bound Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Bound Brook Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Cohasset (local government). It impounds the Bound Brook near Cohasset.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 230 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,968 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Cohasset |
| River/Stream | Bound Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.21715, -70.81097 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,968 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,968 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 635 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Cohasset |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03197 |
| Federal ID | MA03197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |