Goose Cove North Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityGloucester
River/StreamAnnisquam River
Coordinates42.64834, -70.66219

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length318 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,138 acre-ft
Max Storage1,138 acre-ft
Normal Storage825 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge195 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gloucester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01098
Federal IDMA00163S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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