Ames Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Plymouth County — South River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
RiverSouth River
Coordinates42.11431, -70.97856

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1992
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Other NameCleveland Pond Dam

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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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