Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes
Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes is an earth dam located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes
The primary purpose of Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Northampton (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Beuaver Brook near Hatfield.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 761 acre-feet. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Hatfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Beuaver Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.40289, -72.66830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Northampton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01295 |
| Federal ID | MA00082S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |