Upper Artichoke Reservoir Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Newburyport |
| River/Stream | Artichoke River |
| Coordinates | 42.80620, -70.93180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,494 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,494 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newburyport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |