Iron Hill Dam, located in Weymouth, Massachusetts, is a gravity dam on the Weymouth Back River with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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The dam, owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, stands at 26 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet. It has a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.8 acres, serving a drainage area of 12.5 square miles.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a risk assessment indicating very high risk, Iron Hill Dam is closely monitored with inspections conducted every two years. Despite the high risk, the dam's condition assessment is satisfactory as of the last inspection in September 2017. The dam features a controlled spillway and serves not only as a flood risk reduction structure but also for recreational purposes. Overall, Iron Hill Dam is a critical infrastructure in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the Norfolk County area of Massachusetts.
Dam Length |
190 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
WEYMOUTH BACK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
1.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
12.5 |
Nid Storage |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club
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Spang Camp Site
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Missionary Point
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YMCA Camp
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Camp Christina Entrance
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