Cranberry Reservoir Dam
Cranberry Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cranberry Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Cranberry 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 Mulberry Meadow Brook near Norton.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1920, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Norton |
| River/Stream | Mulberry Meadow Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.99872, -71.12752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A.D. Makepeace Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01168 |
| Federal ID | MA01168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |