Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam

Hampshire County, Massachusetts (near Northampton)

River/Stream: Roberts Meadow Brook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
550 ft
Reservoir Storage
39 acre-ft
Year Completed
1875
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,320 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-07-27

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00753
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.35390, -72.70775
Age
151 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.