Nye Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable
Nearest CitySandwich
River/StreamScorton Creek
Coordinates41.72847, -70.43170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1669 (357 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge137 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Fish and Game
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02469
Federal IDMA02469
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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