Watson Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityTaunton
River/StreamMill River
Coordinates41.94820, -71.11371

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length225 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage294 acre-ft
Max Storage294 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge25 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03258
Federal IDMA03258
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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