Indian Hill Reservoir Dam and Dikes is an earth dam located in Essex County, Massachusetts, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 68% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Indian Hill Reservoir Dam and Dikes
The primary purpose of Indian Hill Reservoir Dam and Dikes 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 Newburyport (local government). It impounds the Sawyer Brook near W. Newbury.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,923 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 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 12/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | W. Newbury |
| River/Stream | Sawyer Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.78081, -70.94566 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,923 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,923 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,455 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newburyport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02280 |
| Federal ID | MA02280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |