Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam, located in Seekonk, Massachusetts, is a gravity dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1900, this dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 6 feet. It is situated on the Ten Mile River and has a drainage area of 240 square miles. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 11 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam is considered to have a high risk due to its condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated." The dam does not have a spillway and has a spillway width of 0 feet. Although the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts. With its rich history dating back over a century, the Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam is a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
60 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TEN MILE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
240 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
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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.
Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam
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