Jacobs Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CityNorwell
River/StreamThird Herring Brook
Coordinates42.15823, -70.84738

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1730 (296 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage650 acre-ft
Max Storage650 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge520 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Norwell
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/11/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00365
Federal IDMA00365
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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