Assawompset Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Assawompset Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1894 and is 132 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 62.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
| NID ID | MA03154 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF TAUNTON, WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Assawompset Pond Dam?
Assawompset Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Assawompset Pond Dam?
Assawompset Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF TAUNTON, WATER TREATMENT PLANT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Assawompset Pond Dam built?
Assawompset Pond Dam was completed in 1894, making it 132 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Assawompset Pond Dam?
Assawompset Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Assawompset Pond Dam?
Assawompset Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Assawompset Pond Dam last inspected?
Assawompset Pond Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.