Breeds Pond Dike No. 11

Massachusetts — Essex County — Moore's Brook Tributary of Saugus River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverMoore's Brook Tributary of Saugus River
Coordinates42.48340, -70.96969

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length325 ft
NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area192 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLynn Water and Sewer Commission

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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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