Mill Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CityWareham
River/StreamAgawam River
Coordinates41.76280, -70.67624

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length285 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,493 acre-ft
Max Storage1,493 acre-ft
Normal Storage581 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge850 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Transportation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00027
Federal IDMA00027
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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