Forge Pond Dam
Forge Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1726. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Forge Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Forge Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of East Bridgewater (local government). It impounds the Meadow Brook near E. Bridgewater.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1726, 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 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 12/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | E. Bridgewater |
| River/Stream | Meadow Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.03662, -70.96179 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1726 (300 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,365 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of East Bridgewater |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00427 |
| Federal ID | MA00427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |