Great Stone Dam
Also known as Essex Company Dam
About Great Stone Dam
Great Stone Dam, at Merrimack River & MA 28, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 13, 1977. It was among the first 5 of Lawrence’s 26 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isDam in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 50 MB · National Archives↗1848 to today
- 1848Built, designed by Charles Storer Storrow
- 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 49 years
Finding Great Stone Dam
Merrimack River & MA 28, Lawrence
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Great Stone Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Great Stone Dam
Is Great Stone Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 1977 (Register number 77000184).
Is Great Stone Dam a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lowell Locks and Canals Historic District, 8.4 miles away.
Can you visit Great Stone Dam?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Great Stone Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63795027 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.