Fernwood Lake East Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamStream to Upper Banjo Pond
Coordinates42.61091, -70.69746

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height5 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1877 (149 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01336
Federal IDMA01336
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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