Artichoke River Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Newburyport |
| River/Stream | Artichoke River |
| Coordinates | 42.81924, -70.93735 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Judith Bliss Welch Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |