John A.w. Pearce Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CitySaugus
River/StreamTributary of Saugus River
Coordinates42.49303, -71.03843

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length102 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge32 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00275
Federal IDMA00275
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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