National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams, Ellis Pond Dam (MA 00805), Massachusetts Coastal Basin, Norwood, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The dam is an earth dam about 400 ft. long and 16 ft. high. It is small in size with a high hazard potential. Generally, it is in poor condition. Many deficiencies which have been neglected for years were noted. In the event of failure of the dam there is an extent of downstream development that would be seriously affected.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA154329

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  • New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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