Fernwood Lake North Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamAnnisquam River
Coordinates42.61361, -70.69836

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1877 (149 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage293 acre-ft
Max Storage293 acre-ft
Normal Storage182 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge535 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00184
Federal IDMA00184
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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