Birch Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Lynn |
| River/Stream | Saugus River |
| Coordinates | 42.47467, -70.99200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lynn Water and Sewer Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |