Shepard Street Dam
Massachusetts — Norfolk County — Massapoag Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| River | Massapoag Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.14657, -71.14755 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 10, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Canton |
| Other Name | Third Pond Dam |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.