Big Bearhole Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Bristol County — Thompson Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| River | Thompson Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.86542, -70.98807 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| NID Storage | 522 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 522 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 8, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Other Name | Factory Pond Dam |
Location Map
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.