Suntaug Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityPeabody
River/StreamIpswich River
Coordinates42.52869, -71.00742

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length235 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,700 acre-ft
Max Storage2,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,840 acre-ft
Surface Area155 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge666 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Peabody
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01139
Federal IDMA01139
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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