Dykes Meadow Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamTributary of Little River
Coordinates42.60321, -70.72422

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Length560 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,950 acre-ft
Surface Area108 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,280 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00156
Federal IDMA00156
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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