Ames Pond Dam
Ames Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ames Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ames Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the South River near Abington.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Abington |
| River/Stream | South River |
| Coordinates | 42.11431, -70.97856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00347 |
| Federal ID | MA00347 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |