Upper Artichoke Reservoir Dam
Upper Artichoke Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Artichoke Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Artichoke Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Newburyport (local government). It impounds the Artichoke River near Newburyport.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,494 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Newburyport |
| River/Stream | Artichoke River |
| Coordinates | 42.80620, -70.93180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,494 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,494 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newburyport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00189 |
| Federal ID | MA00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |