Luther Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 100 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Luther Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Luther Reservoir Dam 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 Attleboro (local government). It impounds the Seven Mile River near Attleboro.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Attleboro |
| River/Stream | Seven Mile River |
| Coordinates | 41.93562, -71.33669 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Attleboro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00857 |
| Federal ID | MA00857 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |