Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable
Nearest CityFalmouth
River/StreamBackus Brook, Green River
Coordinates41.57881, -70.56368

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage88 acre-ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Transportation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA01036
Federal IDMA01036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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