Cambridge Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Waltham |
| River/Stream | Hobbs Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.39864, -71.27312 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 546 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 744 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Cambridge |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |