Ford Pond Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityAshfield
River/StreamFord Brook
Coordinates42.52910, -72.85476

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEric R. and Margaret J. Burrington
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00524
Federal IDMA00524
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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