Salem Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Tributary to Boston Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverTributary to Boston Brook
Coordinates42.60703, -71.07399

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2017
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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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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