Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.1% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 17,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 408,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00083 |
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
CRANEBERRY CRANBERRY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam?
Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 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 Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam?
Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam is owned by CRANEBERRY CRANBERRY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam built?
Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam?
Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam?
Atwood Upper Reservoir #2 Dam has a dam height of 12 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.