Buswell Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamUnnamed brook
Coordinates42.59815, -70.68590

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length118 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge15 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGib and Sarah Carey;MA Department of Transportation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA01096
Federal IDMA01096
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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