Babson Reservoir Dam

Essex County, Massachusetts (near Gloucester)

River/Stream: Alewife Brook (Tributary to Mill River)

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
675 ft
Reservoir Storage
997 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,082 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-01-15

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00187
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.62586, -70.66778
Age
96 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.