National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Norton Reservoir Dam (MA 00815), Coastal Basin, Norton, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The complex spillway is 77 ft. long and stands 12 ft. above stream bed at its lowest point. There are several houses close to the water's edge and in the watercourse downstream of the dam. The structure appears to be in fair condition, as is the left abutment and gatehouse. Owing to the impoundment storage, the dam falls within the intermediate size category. The hazard potential is significant. A failure of the dam coincident with full spillway discharge could result in a flow of about 7000 cfs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA155492

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Organizations

  • New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Floods
  • Gates
  • Inspection
  • Massachusetts
  • New England
  • Safety
  • United States
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems

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  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.