Fells Reservoir Dam No. 8

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityStoneham
River/StreamN/A
Coordinates42.44498, -71.08205

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03310
Federal IDMA03310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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