Fernwood Lake West Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamLittle River Basin
Coordinates42.60998, -70.70182

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1877 (149 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage259 acre-ft
Max Storage259 acre-ft
Normal Storage182 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 IDMA01337
Federal IDMA00184S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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