Somerset Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CitySomerset
River/StreamLabor-In-Vain Brook
Coordinates41.77755, -71.13791

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Length6,700 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,032 acre-ft
Max Storage3,032 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,324 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Somerset
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/01/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00792
Federal IDMA00792
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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