Ponkapoag Pond Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Ponkapoag Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.19003, -71.10510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,653 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,653 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 285 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |