Old Pond Dam

Bristol County, Massachusetts (near Easton)

River/Stream: Beaver Brook

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
260 ft
Reservoir Storage
82 acre-ft
Year Completed
1751
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
312 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-11-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA01082
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.02484, -71.13218
Age
275 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.