Griswold Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Bennetts Pond Brook/Crystal Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverBennetts Pond Brook/Crystal Brook
Coordinates42.47686, -71.05075

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length535 ft
NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Saugus

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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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