Besse Bog Reservoir Dam
Besse Bog Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Besse Bog Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Besse Bog 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 Unknown. It impounds the Agawam River near Plymouth.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 228 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,860 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 | Agawam River |
| Coordinates | 41.80848, -70.64280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4,860 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00766 |
| Federal ID | MA00766 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |