Whiting Pond Dam
Whiting Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whiting Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Whiting 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 North Attleboro (local government). It impounds the Ten Mile River near N. Attleborough.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 519 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/08/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | N. Attleborough |
| River/Stream | Ten Mile River |
| Coordinates | 41.99393, -71.33307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 519 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 519 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of North Attleboro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00859 |
| Federal ID | MA00859 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |