Shepard Street Dam, located in Canton, Massachusetts, was completed in 1956 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Massapoag Brook.
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The dam, standing at a height of 10.6 feet, has a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and also supports recreational activities in the area. Despite its important role, the dam's condition assessment reveals it to be in poor condition, posing a significant hazard potential.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Shepard Street Dam is state-regulated, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 11 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 0.01 square miles. Even with its moderate risk assessment, the dam's poor condition emphasizes the need for ongoing maintenance and potential rehabilitation efforts to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
10.6 |
River Or Stream |
MASSAPOAG BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
0.01 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.6 |
Drainage Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Christina Entrance
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YMCA Camp
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Missionary Point
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Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club
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Spang Camp Site
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