Lake Gardner Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityAmesbury
River/StreamPowwow River
Coordinates42.85987, -70.93835

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length830 ft
Year Completed1872 (154 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,900 acre-ft
Max Storage3,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area50 sq mi
Max Discharge5,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Amesbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00152
Federal IDMA00152
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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