Lowe Pond Outlet Dam
Lowe Pond Outlet Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lowe Pond Outlet Dam
The primary purpose of Lowe 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 Jason & Jennifer Stover (private). It impounds the Pye Brook near Boxford.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/05/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Boxford |
| River/Stream | Pye Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.67423, -70.98110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jason & Jennifer Stover |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00160 |
| Federal ID | MA00160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |