Burrage Pond Lower Reservoir Dike B is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,860 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Burrage Pond Lower Reservoir Dike B
The primary purpose of Burrage Pond Lower Reservoir Dike B 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 Tributary of Winnetuxet River near Halifax.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,860 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Winnetuxet River |
| Coordinates | 42.01619, -70.87636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ma Department of Fish and Game |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00473 |
| Federal ID | MA00477S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |