Tihonet Pond No. 1 Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CityWareham
River/StreamWankinco River
Coordinates41.78905, -70.71251

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length350 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage980 acre-ft
Max Storage980 acre-ft
Normal Storage720 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge135 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerA.D. Makepeace Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00029
Federal IDMA00029
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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