Searles Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityMethuen
River/StreamSpicket River
Coordinates42.73051, -71.16520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Methuen
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/16/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01284
Federal IDMA01284
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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