Griswold Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CitySaugus
River/StreamBennetts Pond Brook/Crystal Brook
Coordinates42.47686, -71.05075

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length535 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge68 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Saugus
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00292
Federal IDMA00292
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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