Oakman Pond Dam
Oakman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oakman Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Oakman Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by 352 Union Street Realty Trust (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Marshfield.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Marshfield |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 42.12105, -70.76568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | 352 Union Street Realty Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02153 |
| Federal ID | MA02153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |