Lynn Reservoir Dam dam
Lynn Reservoir Dam
Lynn Reservoir Dam, located in Lynn, Massachusetts, was completed in 1872 and serves as a crucial water supply structure for the area. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 62.6 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 1920 feet and encompasses a surface area of 4.7 acres, providing essential water resources for the region.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Lynn Reservoir Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, although its condition assessment remains satisfactory. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is equipped with emergency measures in case of potential inundation, highlighting the importance of proper risk management and preparedness for climate-related events.
Despite its age, the Lynn Reservoir Dam continues to play a vital role in water supply management for the Essex County area, emphasizing the significance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. As a key water resource structure in the region, the dam's operations and regulatory oversight underscore the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding communities against potential hazards and ensuring reliable access to essential resources for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lynn Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saugus R At Saugus Iron Works At Saugus | 8 cfs | → |
| Ipswich River At South Middleton | 16 cfs | → |
| Aberjona River At Winchester | 8 cfs | → |
| Ipswich River Near Ipswich | 111 cfs | → |
| Shawsheen River Near Wilmington | 15 cfs | → |
| Neponset River At Milton Village | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lynn Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Blossom Street Extension 398, Lynn
- Nahant Ave Ramp
- Terminal Street Charlestown
- Harbor Walk Charlestown
- Pond Lane Arlington
- Reid Rotary Cambridgeport
Track Lynn Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lynn Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Lynn Reservoir Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lynn Reservoir Dam.