Briggs Reservoir No. 2 Dam
Briggs Reservoir No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Briggs Reservoir No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Briggs Reservoir No. 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peter B. Stearns (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Indian Brook near Plymouth.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,320 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Indian Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.87541, -70.56002 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4,320 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Peter B. Stearns |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01033 |
| Federal ID | MA01033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |