Bird Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityWalpole
River/StreamNeponset River
Coordinates42.16285, -71.21784

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length435 ft
Year Completed1800 (226 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage185 acre-ft
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Normal Storage113 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge1,550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLast Known Owner - Lloyd Marded
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00804
Federal IDMA00804
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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