Mill Pond Dam
Mill Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of West Newbury (local government). It impounds the Mill Brook. Downstream Is Indian River. near W. Newbury.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 05/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | W. Newbury |
| River/Stream | Mill Brook. Downstream Is Indian River. |
| Coordinates | 42.80669, -70.96707 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of West Newbury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02297 |
| Federal ID | MA02297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |