Nye Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Barnstable County — Scorton Creek

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable
RiverScorton Creek
Coordinates41.72847, -70.43170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 18, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1669
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Fish and Game
Other NameFish Hatchery Dam;Mill Pond

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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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