Goldthwaite Brook Dam No. 1
Goldthwaite Brook Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Goldthwaite Brook Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Goldthwaite Brook Dam No. 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rousselot Peabody Inc. (private). It impounds the Goldthwaite Brook near Peabody.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Peabody |
| River/Stream | Goldthwaite Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.52270, -70.94118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 261 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rousselot Peabody Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01616 |
| Federal ID | MA01616 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |