Mill Pond Dam
Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1875. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Danvers (local government). It impounds the Crane Brook near Danvers.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Danvers |
| River/Stream | Crane Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.55993, -70.94193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Danvers |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00161 |
| Federal ID | MA00161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |