Assawompset Pond Dam
Assawompset Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1894. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Assawompset Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Assawompset Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Taunton (local government). It impounds the Nemasket River near Lakeville.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,600 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38 square miles. Completed in 1894, the structure is over a century old.
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 10/06/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Lakeville |
| River/Stream | Nemasket River |
| Coordinates | 41.85223, -70.91879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Taunton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03154 |
| Federal ID | MA03154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |