Methuen Falls

Massachusetts — Essex County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Coordinates42.72740, -71.18960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length188 ft
NID Storage210 acre-ft
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1895
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMethuen Falls Hydro Electric Company

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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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