Ballardvale Dam
Massachusetts — Essex County — Shawsheen River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| River | Shawsheen River |
| Coordinates | 42.62714, -71.15756 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1753 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Shawsheen River Realty Limited Partnership;Shawsheen Rubber Co., Inc. |
Location Map
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.