Lynn Waterways Dam
Lynn Waterways Dam is a concrete dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lynn Waterways Dam
The primary purpose of Lynn Waterways 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 Lynn Water And Sewer Commission (local government). It impounds the Saugus River near Wakefield.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 398 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 11/17/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Wakefield |
| River/Stream | Saugus River |
| Coordinates | 42.51371, -71.03815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lynn Water and Sewer Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01135 |
| Federal ID | MA01135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |