Artichoke River Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Nearest CityNewburyport
River/StreamArtichoke River
Coordinates42.81924, -70.93735

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage176 acre-ft
Max Storage176 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerJudith Bliss Welch Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/28/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA01600
Federal IDMA01600
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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