Frogfoot Reservoir Dam
Frogfoot Reservoir Dam is a rockfill dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frogfoot Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Frogfoot Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by A.d. Makepeace Company (private). It impounds the Frogfoot Brook near Plymouth.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16,000 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Frogfoot Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.80777, -70.70254 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 16,000 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A.D. Makepeace Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00765 |
| Federal ID | MA00765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |