Hawkes Pond Outlet Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CitySaugus
River/StreamSaugus River
Coordinates42.49881, -71.01832

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length1,280 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,250 acre-ft
Max Storage1,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage850 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge980 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 IDMA00245
Federal IDMA00245
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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