Hobart Pond Dam
Hobart Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1693. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hobart Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hobart Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Whitman (local government). It impounds the Shumatuscacant River near Whitman.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1693, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Whitman |
| River/Stream | Shumatuscacant River |
| Coordinates | 42.08427, -70.92574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1693 (333 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Whitman |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02493 |
| Federal ID | MA02493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |