Babson Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Gloucester |
| River/Stream | Alewife Brook (Tributary to Mill River) |
| Coordinates | 42.62586, -70.66778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 997 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 997 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 635 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,082 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Gloucester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |