Somerset Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Bristol County — Labor-In-Vain Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
RiverLabor-In-Vain Brook
Coordinates41.77755, -71.13791

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length6,700 ft
NID Storage3,032 acre-ft
Max Storage3,032 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 1, 2020
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Somerset

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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