Old Oaken Bucket Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Plymouth County — First Herring Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
RiverFirst Herring Brook
Coordinates42.17758, -70.75027

Physical Characteristics

NID Height6 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length370 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 5, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1640
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Scituate

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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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