Fernwood Lake North Dam

Essex County, Massachusetts (near Gloucester)

River/Stream: Annisquam River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
480 ft
Reservoir Storage
293 acre-ft
Year Completed
1877
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
535 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-01-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00184
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.61361, -70.69836
Age
149 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.