Hebronville Pond Dam
Hebronville Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 1875. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hebronville Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hebronville Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Poah Hebronville Mill, Llc (private). It impounds the Ten Mile River near Attleboro.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 448 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 01/11/2024.
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 | Attleboro |
| River/Stream | Ten Mile River |
| Coordinates | 41.90493, -71.31981 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | POAH Hebronville Mill, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01073 |
| Federal ID | MA01073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |