Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityNorthampton
River/StreamRoberts Meadow Brook
Coordinates42.35390, -72.70775

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage38 acre-ft
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge2,320 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Northampton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00753
Federal IDMA00753
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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