Kenoza Lake Outlet Dam
Kenoza Lake Outlet Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kenoza Lake Outlet Dam
The primary purpose of Kenoza Lake Outlet 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 Haverhill (local government). It impounds the Cottles Creek near Haverhill.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 269 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,805 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
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 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 10/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Haverhill |
| River/Stream | Cottles Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.79254, -71.04634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,805 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,805 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,994 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 269 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Haverhill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03200 |
| Federal ID | MA03200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |