Leach Pond Dam

TRIBUTARY OF POQUANTICUT BROOK· Bristol, Massachusetts· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Leach Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 2.3% in MA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage656 acre-ft
Surface Area164 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDMA03036

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 7, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION

State Government

Nearby Dams

Upper Leach Pond Dike #1

Norfolk, MA

Low Hazard 7 ft

Upper Leach Pond Dike #2

Norfolk, MA

Low Hazard 8 ft

Borderland S.P. Dam #2

Norfolk, MA

Low Hazard 14 ft

Pud's Pond Dam

Norfolk, MA

Low Hazard 12 ft

Beaumont Pond Dam

Norfolk, MA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Maple Street Dam

Bristol, MA

Low Hazard 21 ft

Mill Pond Dam

Bristol, MA

Significant Hazard 9 ft

New Pond Dam

Bristol, MA

Significant Hazard 14 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Leach Pond Dam?

Leach 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 Leach Pond Dam?

Leach Pond Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Leach Pond Dam?

Leach Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Leach Pond Dam?

Leach Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Leach Pond Dam last inspected?

Leach Pond Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.