Breeds Pond Outlet Dam No. 5

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityLynn
River/StreamMoore's Brook, Tributary of Saugus
Coordinates42.47348, -70.97817

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Length1,420 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,200 acre-ft
Max Storage6,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,200 acre-ft
Surface Area192 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge840 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

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 IDMA00238
Federal IDMA00238
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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