Ballardvale Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Andover |
| River/Stream | Shawsheen River |
| Coordinates | 42.62714, -71.15756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1753 (273 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shawsheen River Realty Limited Partnership;Shawsheen Rubber Co., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |