Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes
Key Takeaway
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 56.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01295 |
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
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes?
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes 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 Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes?
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes is owned by CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes built?
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes was completed in 1905, making it 121 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 Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes?
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes 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 Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes?
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes has a dam height of 16 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 Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes last inspected?
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes was last inspected on March 25, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.