Nye Pond Dam
Nye Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, built in 1669. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nye Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Nye Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Fish And Game (state). It impounds the Scorton Creek near Sandwich.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1669, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Nearest City | Sandwich |
| River/Stream | Scorton Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.72847, -70.43170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1669 (357 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 137 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Fish and Game |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02469 |
| Federal ID | MA02469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |