Heald Pond Dam

Middlesex County, Massachusetts (near Pepperell)

River/Stream: Gulf Brook

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
70 ft
Reservoir Storage
100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-12-01

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MA01222
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.67322, -71.63428
Age
126 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.