Middleton Pond Outlet Dam
Middleton Pond Outlet Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Middleton Pond Outlet Dam
The primary purpose of Middleton Pond Outlet 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 Town Of Danvers (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Ipswich River near Middleton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 134 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 04/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Middleton |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Ipswich River |
| Coordinates | 42.59450, -71.01993 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 134 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Danvers |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00295 |
| Federal ID | MA00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |