Fernwood Lake South Dike

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamAnnisquam River
Coordinates42.60882, -70.70135

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1877 (149 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage185 acre-ft
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02269
Federal IDMA00184S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Fernwood Lake West Dam 0.1 mi High Fernwood Lake East Dam 0.2 mi High Wallace Pond Dam 0.3 mi High Fernwood Lake North Dam 0.4 mi High Upper Banjo Pond Dam 0.5 mi High Lily Pond Outlet Dam 0.6 mi Significant Buswell Pond Dam 1.1 mi Significant Dykes Meadow Dam 1.2 mi Significant Haskell Pond Dam 1.9 mi High Mill River Culvert And Tide Gate 2.1 mi Low