Sawdy Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityWestport
River/StreamStoney Brook
Coordinates41.62858, -71.13412

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,500 acre-ft
Max Storage5,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,400 acre-ft
Surface Area370 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge560 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Fall River
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02491
Federal IDMA02491
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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