National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Lower Porter Pond Dam (MA 00424) Taunton River Basin, Brockton, Massachusetts. Phase 1 Inspection Report

摘要

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.