Cross Pond Dam
Cross Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cross Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cross Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Brockton (local government). It impounds the Salisbury Brook near Brockton.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Brockton |
| River/Stream | Salisbury Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.08996, -71.04129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 860 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Brockton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02401 |
| Federal ID | MA02401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |