Barrowsville Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityNorton
River/StreamWading River
Coordinates41.94870, -71.20315

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area37 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBarrows Street LLC;Town of Norton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA03069
Federal IDMA03069
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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