Walden Pond Outlet Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CitySaugus
River/StreamSaugus River
Coordinates42.49366, -71.00790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Length2,220 ft
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,900 acre-ft
Max Storage6,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,400 acre-ft
Surface Area243 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge960 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 IDMA00246
Federal IDMA00246
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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