Dow Brook Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityIpswich
River/StreamDow Brook
Coordinates42.69829, -70.87094

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge840 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Ipswich
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00165
Federal IDMA00165
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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