Usmc Pond Upper Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Bass River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverBass River
Coordinates42.56042, -70.88890

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNew Horizons Beverly, Inc.
Other NameUpper Shoe 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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