Briggs Reservoir Dam No. 1

Massachusetts — Plymouth County — Tributary of Town Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
RiverTributary of Town Brook
Coordinates41.92972, -70.68261

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length275 ft
NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBlack Cat Cranberry Corp

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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