Lake Pentucket Dam East
Lake Pentucket Dam East is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1808. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Pentucket Dam East
The primary purpose of Lake Pentucket Dam East 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 Haverhill (local government). It impounds the Kenoza Basin near Haverhill.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,005 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1808, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Haverhill |
| River/Stream | Kenoza Basin |
| Coordinates | 42.79110, -71.07110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Year Completed | 1808 (218 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Haverhill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01283 |
| Federal ID | MA01283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |