Brackett Pond Dam No. 1 And No. 2
Brackett Pond Dam No. 1 And No. 2 is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brackett Pond Dam No. 1 And No. 2
The primary purpose of Brackett Pond Dam No. 1 And No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Skug River near Andover.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 01/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Andover |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Skug River |
| Coordinates | 42.61338, -71.10820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01133 |
| Federal ID | MA01133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |