Lynn Waterways Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Saugus River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverSaugus River
Coordinates42.51371, -71.03815

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length110 ft
NID Storage398 acre-ft
Max Storage398 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 17, 2015
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLynn Water and Sewer Commission

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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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