Turnpike Lake North Dam
Turnpike Lake North Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Turnpike Lake North Dam
Turnpike Lake North Dam is a dam in Norfolk, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Natural Resources Trust (private).
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 760 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Plainville |
| Coordinates | 42.01884, -71.31036 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Natural Resources Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03474 |
| Federal ID | MA03474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |