Breeds Pond Dike No. 12

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityLynn
River/StreamMoore's Brook Tributary of Saugus River
Coordinates42.48249, -70.97136

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length342 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area192 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLynn Water and Sewer Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03167
Federal IDMA00238S004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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