Bound Brook Dam dam
Bound Brook Dam
Bound Brook Dam in Cohasset, Massachusetts serves as a crucial water supply infrastructure owned by the local government. Completed in 1999, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves the purpose of water supply, with a normal storage capacity of 324 acre-feet for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Bound Brook Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a significant hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of July 2011. Situated along the Bound Brook river, this dam plays a vital role in managing the water resources in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Bound Brook Dam is a key asset in the region's water management infrastructure. Its location in Cohasset, under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, highlights its importance in maintaining water supply and flood control measures for the community. As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to safeguard and utilize water resources effectively in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bound Brook Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmans Pond Fish Ladder At East Weymouth | 3 cfs | → |
| Whitmans Pond | 7 cfs | → |
| Old Swamp River Near South Weymouth | 3 cfs | → |
| Indian Head River At Hanover | 23 cfs | → |
| Neponset River At Milton Village | 155 cfs | → |
| Jones River At Kingston | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bound Brook Dam.
Boat launches
- Gonzo Hingham
- Ship Street Hingham
- Bridge Street Norwell
- Commercial Street Weymouth
- Indian Head Drive 1-307, Hanover
- Randolph Street 315, Weymouth
Track Bound Brook Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bound Brook Dam
Where does the data for Bound Brook Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bound Brook Dam.