Lawrence Reservoir Dam
Lawrence Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1875. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lawrence Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Lawrence 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 Lawrence (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Merrimack near Lawrence.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Lawrence |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Merrimack |
| Coordinates | 42.70628, -71.18214 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Lawrence |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00743 |
| Federal ID | MA00743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |