Tupperware
Key Takeaway
Tupperware is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.1% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 261 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00096 |
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
Blackstone Hydro Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tupperware?
Tupperware 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 Tupperware?
Tupperware is owned by Blackstone Hydro Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tupperware built?
Tupperware was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Tupperware?
Tupperware serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tupperware?
Tupperware 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.
When was Tupperware last inspected?
Tupperware was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.