Osgood Pond Dam

COCHICHEWICK RIVER· Essex, Massachusetts· 28 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Osgood Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 84.2% in MA)
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
NID IDMA03420

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 5, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

UNKNOWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Osgood Pond Dam?

Osgood Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Osgood Pond Dam?

Osgood Pond Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Osgood Pond Dam?

Osgood Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Osgood Pond Dam?

Osgood Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Osgood Pond Dam last inspected?

Osgood Pond Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.