John A.W. Pearce Lake Dam

Massachusetts, Essex County, Tributary to Saugus River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverTributary to Saugus River
Coordinates42.49303, -71.03843

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length102 ft
NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation and Recreation
Other NameN/A

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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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