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. and 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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