Plimpton Pond Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityWalpole
River/StreamTributary of Neponset River
Coordinates42.15974, -71.23139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge3,835 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBetty A. Golding
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/09/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00803
Federal IDMA00803
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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