Farnums Mill Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Boston Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverBoston Brook
Coordinates42.64362, -71.07716

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length90 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBenjamin G. & Linda A. Farnum

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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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