Allen Reservoir Pl-566 Flood Control Dam

Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Spring Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
RiverSpring Brook
Coordinates42.13574, -71.23736

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Walpole, Engineering Dept
Other NameN/A

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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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