Pentucket Pond Outlet Dam
Pentucket Pond Outlet Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pentucket Pond Outlet Dam
The primary purpose of Pentucket Pond Outlet 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 Georgetown (local government). It impounds the Parker River near Georgetown.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
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 09/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Parker River |
| Coordinates | 42.73139, -70.99023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 701 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Georgetown |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00261 |
| Federal ID | MA00261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |