Artichoke River Dam

Massachusetts — Essex County — Artichoke River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RiverArtichoke River
Coordinates42.81924, -70.93735

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage176 acre-ft
Max Storage176 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 28, 2015
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJudith Bliss Welch Trust
Other NameEmery Lane Dam

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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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