Noanet Pond Dam
Noanet Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Noanet Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Noanet Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hale Reservation Inc. (private). It impounds the Powissett Brook near Westwood.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Westwood |
| River/Stream | Powissett Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.23710, -71.23736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hale Reservation Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01023 |
| Federal ID | MA01023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |