Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes
Key Takeaway
Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 86.6% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | MA02280 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT, WATER WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes?
Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes?
Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes is owned by CITY OF NEWBURYPORT, WATER WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes built?
Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes?
Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes?
Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes last inspected?
Indian Hill Reservoir Dam&Dikes was last inspected on August 4, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.