White Island Pond Dam
White Island Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About White Island Pond Dam
The primary purpose of White Island Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Fish And Game (state). It impounds the Red Brook near Wareham.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 322 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,550 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. 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 | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Wareham |
| River/Stream | Red Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.80470, -70.61958 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 322 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| 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 | MA00037 |
| Federal ID | MA00037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |