Whiting Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
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Summary
Attleborough, Massachusetts, is a rockfill dam constructed in 1959 primarily for recreational purposes on the Ten Mile River. This dam has a height of 10 feet and a length of 1000 feet, with a storage capacity of 519 acre-feet and a surface area of 28 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment as of January 2017, the dam has a high hazard potential, making it crucial for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Whiting Pond Dam is state-regulated and permitted, with inspections conducted every two years. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. In the event of an emergency, it is essential for an effective Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to be in place, although the last revision of the EAP was in March 2013. With its location in Bristol County, Massachusetts, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TEN MILE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
4.1 |
Nid Storage |
519 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Whiting Pond Dam
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