Forge Pond
Forge Pond is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Forge Pond
The primary purpose of Forge Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul Withington (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Eel River near Plymouth.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
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 | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Eel River |
| Coordinates | 41.91952, -70.61067 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul Withington |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00988 |
| Federal ID | MA00988 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |