Sluice Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Sluice Pond Dam, located in Lynn, Massachusetts, serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community.
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Summary
With a height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, the dam was completed in 1900 and has a storage capacity of 322 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and maintained to meet state requirements.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sluice Pond Dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed during its last inspection in November 2017. The dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, its low hazard potential suggests that the risk of a catastrophic failure is minimal.
As a tributary of the Saugus River, Sluice Pond Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water management. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be drawn to the dam's history, design, and current condition, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring this essential infrastructure for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
130 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF SAUGUS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
44 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
1.91 |
Nid Storage |
322 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Sluice Pond Dam
Blossom Street Extension 398, Lynn