Putnamville Reservoir South Dike

Massachusetts — Essex County — Tributary of Ipswich River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverTributary of Ipswich River
Coordinates42.59503, -70.94098

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length360 ft
NID Storage8,370 acre-ft
Max Storage8,370 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSalem-Beverly Water Supply Board

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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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