Suntaug Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Suntaug Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 60.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01139 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF PEABODY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Suntaug Lake Dam?
Suntaug Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Suntaug Lake Dam?
Suntaug Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF PEABODY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Suntaug Lake Dam built?
Suntaug Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Suntaug Lake Dam?
Suntaug Lake Dam 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 Suntaug Lake Dam?
Suntaug Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Suntaug Lake Dam last inspected?
Suntaug Lake Dam was last inspected on August 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.