Ellis Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityNorwood
River/StreamHawes Brook
Coordinates42.18102, -71.22089

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,450 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Norwood
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00805
Federal IDMA00805
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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