French Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityEaston
River/StreamDorchester (Meadow) Brook
Coordinates42.08718, -71.08091

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1760 (266 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge36 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Easton;Wayne E., Jr. & Judi Benson
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00173
Federal IDMA00173
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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