Fernwood Lake East Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Stream to Upper Banjo Pond

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverStream to Upper Banjo Pond
Coordinates42.61091, -70.69746

Physical Characteristics

NID Height5 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length130 ft
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 5, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1877
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Gloucester

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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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