Fells Reservoir Dam No. 3

Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Offstream

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverOffstream
Coordinates42.44731, -71.08488

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length130 ft
NID Storage310 acre-ft
Max Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 31, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1898
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation and Recreation
Other NameN/A

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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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