Muddy Cove Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Located in Dighton, Massachusetts, Muddy Cove Pond Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water supply purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1950, this earth dam with a height of 32 feet and a length of 985 feet holds a storage capacity of 432 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high hazard potential, prompting biennial inspections to ensure public safety.
Managed by a private entity and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Muddy Cove Pond Dam overlooks the Muddy Cove Brook and covers a drainage area of 2.8 square miles. With a spillway type designated as uncontrolled, the dam's condition is closely monitored with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently undisclosed, its critical role in water supply underscores the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure long-term sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
985 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
MUDDY COVE BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
432 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Muddy Cove Pond Dam
Boat Ramp Road Dighton