Blood Pond Dam
Blood Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blood Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Blood Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul & Beverly Groppi (private). It impounds the Taunton River near Bridgewater.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Bridgewater |
| River/Stream | Taunton River |
| Coordinates | 41.99336, -70.93724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul & Beverly Groppi |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02063 |
| Federal ID | MA02063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |