South Middleton Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityMiddleton
River/StreamIpswich River
Coordinates42.56997, -71.03095

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length75 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area43 sq mi
Max Discharge261 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerBostik, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01137
Federal IDMA01137
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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