Greenwood Lake Dam

Bristol County, Massachusetts (near North Attleboro)

River/Stream: Bungay River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
626 acre-ft
Year Completed
1854
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
2,009 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2015-09-21

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00855
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
41.99333, -71.28333
Age
172 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.