Spot Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Spot Pond Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverSpot Pond Brook
Coordinates42.45662, -71.09044

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage7,779 acre-ft
Max Storage7,779 acre-ft
Surface Area307 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 6, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Other NameSpot Pond Dam No. 1

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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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