Tuxbury Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Powwow River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverPowwow River
Coordinates42.86219, -70.98391

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length125 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 19, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Amesbury

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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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