Balch Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityAyer
River/StreamN/A
Coordinates42.55417, -71.57450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTown of Ayer
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/25/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00135
Federal IDMA00135
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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