Fosters Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Frye's Brook (inflow) to Shawsheen River approx. 1 mile downstream

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverFrye's Brook (inflow) to Shawsheen River approx. 1 mile downstream
Coordinates42.61360, -71.14144

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage867 acre-ft
Max Storage867 acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 5, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFoster's Pond Corporation

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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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