Curtis Crossing Dam
Curtis Crossing Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Curtis Crossing Dam
The primary purpose of Curtis Crossing Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Hanover;town Of Pembroke (local government). It impounds the Indian Head River near Hanover; Pembroke.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2016.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Hanover; Pembroke |
| River/Stream | Indian Head River |
| Coordinates | 42.10043, -70.82400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Hanover;Town of Pembroke |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00428 |
| Federal ID | MA00428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |