Tuxbury Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityAmesbury
River/StreamPowwow River
Coordinates42.86219, -70.98391

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage318 acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres
Drainage Area46 sq mi
Max Discharge2,790 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Amesbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00151
Federal IDMA00151
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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