Walden Pond East End Dam
Key Takeaway
Walden Pond East End Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 233 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00235 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF LYNN, LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Walden Pond East End Dam?
Walden Pond East End Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Walden Pond East End Dam?
Walden Pond East End Dam is owned by CITY OF LYNN, LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walden Pond East End Dam built?
Walden Pond East End Dam was completed in 1905, making it 121 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Walden Pond East End Dam?
Walden Pond East End Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Walden Pond East End Dam?
Walden Pond East End Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Walden Pond East End Dam last inspected?
Walden Pond East End Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.