Lynn Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityLynn
River/StreamOff-channel reservoir
Coordinates42.47490, -70.97291

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length1,920 ft
Year Completed1872 (154 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLynn Water and Sewer Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01285
Federal IDMA01285
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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