Hawkes Pond Outlet Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Saugus River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverSaugus River
Coordinates42.49881, -71.01832

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,280 ft
NID Storage1,250 acre-ft
Max Storage1,250 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1895
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLynn Water and Sewer Commission
Other NameHawkes Pond Dam

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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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