Magoun Pond Dam
Magoun Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Magoun Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Magoun Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Town Of Marshfield (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of North River near Marshfield.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Marshfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of North River |
| Coordinates | 42.11821, -70.76233 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Town of Marshfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00351 |
| Federal ID | MA00351 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |