Johnson Creek Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGroveland
River/StreamJohnson Creek
Coordinates42.73872, -71.04260

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Groveland
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00188
Federal IDMA00188
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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