Cambridge Reservoir Dam
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Hobbs Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Hobbs Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.39864, -71.27312 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| NID Storage | 10,380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 546 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 2, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1897 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Cambridge |
| Other Name | Hobbs Brook Reservoir Dam;Winter Street Dam |
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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.