Putnamville Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityDanvers
River/StreamTributary of Ipswich River
Coordinates42.60283, -70.93969

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,370 acre-ft
Max Storage8,370 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,100 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSalem-Beverly Water Supply Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00745
Federal IDMA00745
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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