Gavins Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityFoxborough; Sharon
River/StreamRumford River
Coordinates42.07939, -71.21172

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length270 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage170 acre-ft
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge35 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Foxborough;Town of Sharon
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/27/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02414
Federal IDMA02414
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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