Braintree Dam
Massachusetts — Norfolk County — Town Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| River | Town Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.21954, -71.01517 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 666 ft |
| NID Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 17, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1888 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Other Name | Old Quincy Reservoir Dam |
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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.