Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Mill Pond Dam in Massachusetts, situated on the Canoe River, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.


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Summary

Built in 2001, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements are met.

Owned by the local government, Mill Pond Dam is a vital structure in the Bristol County region, providing storage for up to 350 acre-feet of water. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its condition has been assessed as fair during the last inspection in September 2016. With a moderate risk level, the dam poses a potential threat that necessitates regular monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area. The site is frequented by water enthusiasts seeking recreational activities and is maintained to meet state jurisdiction and regulation standards.

In the care of the local government, Mill Pond Dam remains a significant feature in the New England District, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor activities along the Canoe River. With a risk level of moderate, the dam's condition assessment and hazard potential underline the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the beauty and functionality of this earth dam while recognizing the need for responsible management to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

190

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

CANOE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

4

Drainage Area

6.99

Nid Storage

350

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.