Factory Pond Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Hanson; Hanover |
| River/Stream | U/S - Drinkwater River, D/S - Indian Head River |
| Coordinates | 42.08906, -70.86708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 101 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Hanover;Town of Hanson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |