Suntaug Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Ipswich River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverIpswich River
Coordinates42.52869, -71.00742

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length235 ft
NID Storage2,700 acre-ft
Max Storage2,700 acre-ft
Surface Area155 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Peabody

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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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