Meadow Dam, located in Danvers, Massachusetts, is a local government-owned earth dam on Beaver Brook primarily used for recreation purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 6.7 feet with a hydraulic height of 5.3 feet and a length of 100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of September 2017.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Meadow Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Massachusetts. The dam is situated in Essex County and falls under the jurisdiction of the New England District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action preparedness measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Meadow Dam's structural and operational details can find relevant information about its design, purpose, storage capacity, hazard potential, and condition assessment in the provided dataset. As a recreational dam on Beaver Brook, Meadow Dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts within the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management strategies to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
6.7 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVER BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
5.3 |
Drainage Area |
2.2 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |