Birch Pond Dam

Essex County, Massachusetts (near Lynn)

River/Stream: Saugus River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
810 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1873
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
210 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-10-11

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00237
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.47467, -70.99200
Age
153 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.