Balch Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — N/A
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | N/A |
| Coordinates | 42.55417, -71.57450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 25, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Ayer |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.