Turner Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Turner Pond Dam, located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, was completed in 1949 and serves as a recreational resource for the community.
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Summary
This concrete dam stands at a height of 14.3 feet and has a hydraulic height of 7.9 feet, providing storage capacity for 2785 acre-feet of water. The dam is situated on a tributary of the Paskamanset River and covers a surface area of 294 acres, making it a significant feature in the local landscape.
Although the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, its condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in April 2016. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation regulates and inspects the dam regularly to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Despite its age, Turner Pond Dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of recreation, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities in the area. As climate change impacts water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like Turner Pond will be crucial in adapting to changing conditions and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
14.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF PASKAMANSET RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
294 |
Hydraulic Height |
7.9 |
Drainage Area |
7.96 |
Nid Storage |
2785 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Turner Pond Dam
Pease Street 99, Fairhaven