Mechanics Pond Dike

Mechanics Pond Dike is a dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Mechanics Pond Dike

Mechanics Pond Dike is a dam in Bristol, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by City Of Attleboro (local government). It impounds the Ten Mile River near Attleboro.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.

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 01/17/2017.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityAttleboro
River/StreamTen Mile River
Coordinates41.94509, -71.29420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCity of Attleboro
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/17/2017
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA03404
Federal IDMA03404
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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