Cambridge Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityWaltham
River/StreamHobbs Brook
Coordinates42.39864, -71.27312

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
Year Completed1897 (129 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,380 acre-ft
Max Storage10,380 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,360 acre-ft
Surface Area546 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge744 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Cambridge
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00750
Federal IDMA00750
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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