Wallace Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamLittle River Tributory
Coordinates42.60821, -70.70732

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage143 acre-ft
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge91 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/15/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00162
Federal IDMA00162
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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