Putnamville Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts, Essex County, Tributary to Ipswich River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverTributary to Ipswich River
Coordinates42.60283, -70.93969

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage8,370 acre-ft
Max Storage8,370 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 21, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSalem-Beverly Water Supply Board
Other NameN/A

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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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