Birch Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Coordinates42.47467, -70.99200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length810 ft
NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1873
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLynn Water and Sewer Commission

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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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