Smelt Brook Dam
Massachusetts — Norfolk County — Smelt Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| River | Smelt Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.20800, -70.97549 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 14, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Weymouth/Braintree Regional Recreation-Conservation District |
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.