Borderland State Park Dam No. 2
Borderland State Park Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Borderland State Park Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Borderland State Park Dam No. 2 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 14 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Sharon |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Poquanticut Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.07331, -71.15057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03178 |
| Federal ID | MA03178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |