Walden Pond East End Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityLynn
River/StreamSaugus River
Coordinates42.49326, -70.97937

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length185 ft
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,500 acre-ft
Max Storage5,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,100 acre-ft
Surface Area233 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLynn Water and Sewer Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00235
Federal IDMA00235
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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