Fells Reservoir Dam No. 1 (extensively Filled D/s Area)
Fells Reservoir Dam No. 1 (extensively Filled D/s Area) is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fells Reservoir Dam No. 1 (extensively Filled D/s Area)
The primary purpose of Fells Reservoir Dam No. 1 (extensively Filled D/s Area) 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 Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state).
The dam stands 48 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Stoneham |
| Coordinates | 42.44561, -71.08476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03304 |
| Federal ID | MA03304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |