John Leo Silver Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CitySaugus
River/StreamTributary of To Lower Pond
Coordinates42.48714, -71.03543

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length180 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge26 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00274
Federal IDMA00274
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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