Emerson Brook Dam
Emerson Brook Dam is a concrete dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Emerson Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Emerson Brook 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 Town Of Danvers (local government). It impounds the Emerson Brook near Middleton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 940 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Middleton |
| River/Stream | Emerson Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.60341, -71.03425 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Danvers |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00273 |
| Federal ID | MA00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |