Lower Artichoke Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Artichoke River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverArtichoke River
Coordinates42.81330, -70.93171

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 6, 2018
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Newburyport

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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