Johnson Creek Dam

Essex County, Massachusetts (near Groveland)

River/Stream: Johnson Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
100 ft
Reservoir Storage
220 acre-ft
Year Completed
1913
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
160 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-11-03

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
MA00188
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.73872, -71.04260
Age
113 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.