Spot Pond Dike No. 5
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Spot Pond Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Spot Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.44853, -71.10155 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,779 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,779 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 307 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1880 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Other Name | Spot Pond Dikes No. 4 & 5 (Continuous Embankment) |
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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.