Upper Millpond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Mill River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverMill River
Coordinates42.70867, -70.94252

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWilliam H. Herrick III & Susan J. Herrick

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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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