Shad Factory Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityRehoboth
River/StreamPalmer River
Coordinates41.80926, -71.27879

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage440 acre-ft
Max Storage440 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area31 sq mi
Max Discharge2,640 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBristol County Water Authority
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00787
Federal IDMA00787
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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