Haskell Pond Dam
Haskell Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1903. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Haskell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Haskell Pond Dam 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 City Of Gloucester (local government). It impounds the Haskell Brook, Walker Creek near Gloucester.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,720 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Gloucester |
| River/Stream | Haskell Brook, Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.61590, -70.73804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,445 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Gloucester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00155 |
| Federal ID | MA00155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |