Elginwood Pond Dam dam
Elginwood Pond Dam
Elginwood Pond Dam, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, is a vital structure regulating the flow of Norris Brook. Owned by the local government, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Standing at a height of 7 feet with a hydraulic height of 5.5 feet, this earth dam with buttress core types spans 150 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet.
Despite its importance, Elginwood Pond Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in May 2018 revealed the need for maintenance and potential risks associated with its structural integrity. Although the risk is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date unknown, it is essential for the dam's management to implement measures to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
Despite being regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and undergoing state inspections and enforcement, Elginwood Pond Dam requires immediate attention to improve its condition and reduce the potential risks it poses. As a crucial piece of infrastructure for the community and a popular recreational spot, it is imperative to address the dam's current state and take necessary steps to enhance its safety and longevity for future generations to enjoy.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Elginwood Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich River At South Middleton | 16 cfs | → |
| Saugus R At Saugus Iron Works At Saugus | 8 cfs | → |
| Ipswich River Near Ipswich | 111 cfs | → |
| Aberjona River At Winchester | 8 cfs | → |
| Shawsheen River Near Wilmington | 15 cfs | → |
| Parker River At Byfield | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elginwood Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Blossom Street Extension 398, Lynn
- Nahant Ave Ramp
- Boxford Road 41-43, Ipswich
- Ipswich Road Topsfield
- Woods Road Andover
- Stiles Pond Road 4.0, Boxford
Track Elginwood Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Elginwood Pond Dam
Where does the data for Elginwood Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Elginwood Pond Dam.