Woodpecker Pond Dam
Woodpecker Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodpecker Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Woodpecker 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).
The dam stands 7 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 02/08/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Hingham |
| Coordinates | 42.21195, -70.86803 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| 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 | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03253 |
| Federal ID | MA03253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |