Walker Farm Pond Dam

SAWYER BROOK· Essex, Massachusetts· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Walker Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.4% in MA)
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
NID IDMA01618

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

FLYING W REALTY TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walker Farm Pond Dam?

Walker Farm Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Walker Farm Pond Dam?

Walker Farm Pond Dam is owned by FLYING W REALTY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Walker Farm Pond Dam?

Walker Farm 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 Walker Farm Pond Dam?

Walker Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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.

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.