Brackett Pond Dam No. 1 and No. 2

Massachusetts — Essex County — Unnamed tributary to Skug River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverUnnamed tributary to Skug River
Coordinates42.61338, -71.10820

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length140 ft
NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 21, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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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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