Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam, located in Duxbury, Massachusetts, is a private dam that serves the primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam, situated on Keene Brook, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 9 feet. With a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a normal storage of 31 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 18 acres and has a drainage area of 0.95 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition. It is state-regulated and inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in October 2017. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has no outlet gates or associated structures. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk score of 3.
Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam provides a vital recreational resource for the community while also posing potential risks that need to be managed effectively. Its location in Duxbury, Massachusetts, makes it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor. With proper maintenance and oversight, this dam can continue to contribute to the recreational enjoyment of the area while ensuring the safety of surrounding residents and the environment.
Dam Length |
145 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
KEENE BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.95 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |