Ellis Brett Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ellis Brett Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA02400 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Brockton, Office of the Mayor
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ellis Brett Pond Dam?
Ellis Brett Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ellis Brett Pond Dam?
Ellis Brett Pond Dam is owned by City of Brockton, Office of the Mayor (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ellis Brett Pond Dam?
Ellis Brett Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ellis Brett Pond Dam?
Ellis Brett Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Ellis Brett Pond Dam last inspected?
Ellis Brett Pond Dam was last inspected on November 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.