Besse Bog Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Plymouth County — Agawam River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
RiverAgawam River
Coordinates41.80848, -70.64280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage228 acre-ft
Max Storage228 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1945
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed
OwnerUnknown

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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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