Fountain Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityPeabody
River/StreamTapley Brook
Coordinates42.50897, -70.94366

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage157 acre-ft
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge105 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Peabody
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00191
Federal IDMA00191
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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