Lumbert Pond Dam
Lumbert Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lumbert Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lumbert Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bayside Building Company, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Skunknett River near Barnstable.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Nearest City | Barnstable |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Skunknett River |
| Coordinates | 41.65740, -70.37709 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bayside Building Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02393 |
| Federal ID | MA02393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |