National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Birch Pond Dam (MA 00237), Coastal Basin, Lynn, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The dam is L-shaped, about 80 ft. long and 27 ft. high. The dam is in poor condition. The upstream face is overgrown and eroded, the embankment crest deteriorated and abused by improper usage. It falls within the small size category and in the high hazard category. Failure of the dam would cause a flood through a thickly settled area.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA154957

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Organizations

  • New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Hazards
  • Maintenance
  • Massachusetts
  • New England
  • Pumping Stations
  • Safety
  • Stations
  • United States
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems
  • Water Supplies

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