Upper Leach Pond Dike No. 2
Upper Leach Pond Dike No. 2 is an earth dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Upper Leach Pond Dike No. 2
The primary purpose of Upper Leach Pond Dike 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 8 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Sharon |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Poquanticut Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.06934, -71.15079 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03270 |
| Federal ID | MA03037S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |