Amelia Earhart Dam
Key Takeaway
Amelia Earhart Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 72.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 6.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01088 |
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
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Amelia Earhart Dam?
Amelia Earhart Dam 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 Amelia Earhart Dam?
Amelia Earhart Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amelia Earhart Dam built?
Amelia Earhart Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Amelia Earhart Dam?
Amelia Earhart Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Navigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Amelia Earhart Dam?
Amelia Earhart Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Amelia Earhart Dam last inspected?
Amelia Earhart Dam was last inspected on March 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.