Gavins Pond Dam
Gavins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gavins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gavins Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Foxborough;town Of Sharon (local government). It impounds the Rumford River near Foxborough; Sharon.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 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 01/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Foxborough; Sharon |
| River/Stream | Rumford River |
| Coordinates | 42.07939, -71.21172 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Foxborough;Town of Sharon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02414 |
| Federal ID | MA02414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |