Spot Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityStoneham
River/StreamSpot Pond Brook
Coordinates42.45662, -71.09044

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,779 acre-ft
Max Storage7,779 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,625 acre-ft
Surface Area307 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge222 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02961
Federal IDMA02961
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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