Pud's Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 140 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pud's Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Pud's Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Tributary of Poquanticut Brook near Sharon.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1800, 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 03/07/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Sharon |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Poquanticut Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.06963, -71.14765 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ma Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03038 |
| Federal ID | MA03038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |