Ames Pond Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Abington |
| River/Stream | South River |
| Coordinates | 42.11431, -70.97856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |