Mechanics Pond Dam
Mechanics Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mechanics Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mechanics Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Attleboro (local government). It impounds the Ten Mile River near Attleboro.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/17/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Attleboro |
| River/Stream | Ten Mile River |
| Coordinates | 41.94602, -71.29332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Attleboro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00863 |
| Federal ID | MA00863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |