Fountain Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Tapley Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverTapley Brook
Coordinates42.50897, -70.94366

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length365 ft
NID Storage157 acre-ft
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1902
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Peabody

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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.

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