Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1875 and is 151 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 76.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00753 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam?
Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam?
Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam 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 Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam built?
Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam was completed in 1875, making it 151 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 Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam?
Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam?
Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.