Cambridge Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Coordinates42.39864, -71.27312

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,450 ft
NID Storage10,380 acre-ft
Max Storage10,380 acre-ft
Surface Area546 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1897
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Cambridge

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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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