Fells Reservoir Dam - #6
Key Takeaway
Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 60.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | MA03309 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Fells Reservoir Dam - #6?
Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fells Reservoir Dam - #6?
Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 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 Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 built?
Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Fells Reservoir Dam - #6?
Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 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 Fells Reservoir Dam - #6?
Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 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 Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 last inspected?
Fells Reservoir Dam - #6 was last inspected on September 23, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.