First Herring Brook Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Plymouth County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
Coordinates42.18694, -70.75373

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage1,150 acre-ft
Max Storage1,150 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of Scituate

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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.

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