Babson Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamAlewife Brook (Tributary to Mill River)
Coordinates42.62586, -70.66778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Length675 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage997 acre-ft
Max Storage997 acre-ft
Normal Storage635 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,082 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/15/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00187
Federal IDMA00187
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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