Lynn Reservoir Dam
Massachusetts — Essex County — Off-channel reservoir
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| River | Off-channel reservoir |
| Coordinates | 42.47490, -70.97292 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,920 ft |
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 17, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1872 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Lynn Water and Sewer Commission |
| Other Name | Low Service Reservoir 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.