Carlson Quarry Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 67 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Carlson Quarry Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Carlson Quarry 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 Town of Rockport (local government).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 67 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 291 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Rockport |
| Coordinates | 42.66618, -70.62818 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 67 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Rockport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00194 |
| Federal ID | MA00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |