Upper Banjo Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamTributary of Annisquam River
Coordinates42.61303, -70.69221

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length149 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge26 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUpper Banjo, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00185
Federal IDMA00185
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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