Griswold Lower Pond Dam
Griswold Lower Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Griswold Lower Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Griswold Lower 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 Saugus (local government). It impounds the Crystal Brook near Saugus.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Saugus |
| River/Stream | Crystal Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.47451, -71.05039 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Saugus |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03015 |
| Federal ID | MA03015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |