National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Lower Porter Pond Dam (MA 00424) Taunton River Basin, Brockton, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

Lower Porter Dam is an ill-defined earth embankment about 200 ft. long with a maximum height of about 12 ft. and a top width averageing 15 ft. The dam appears to be in fair condition. With a classification size of small and a hazard potential of significant, the recommended range for test flood is 1/2 of the Probable Maximum Flood. The owner should implement various operational and maintenance procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA154501

Entities

Organizations

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

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Maintenance
  • Massachusetts
  • Materials
  • New England
  • Observation
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Reservoirs
  • United States
  • Visual Inspection

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  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.