Straits Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Norfolk County — Tributary of Weir River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| River | Tributary of Weir River |
| Coordinates | 42.26048, -70.84451 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| NID Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 19, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1908 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Cohasset;Town of Hingham;Town of Hull |
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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.