Mechanics Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityAttleboro
River/StreamTen Mile River
Coordinates41.94602, -71.29332

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length65 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Attleboro
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/17/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00863
Federal IDMA00863
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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