Neponset River Dam

Norfolk County, Massachusetts (near Walpole)

River/Stream: Neponset River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
150 ft
Reservoir Storage
153 acre-ft
Year Completed
1850
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-03-28

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA03137
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.13551, -71.25037
Age
176 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.