Towne Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Tributary of Fish Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverTributary of Fish Brook
Coordinates42.65434, -71.02746

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 8, 2015
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEssex County Greenbelt Association

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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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