History
The reservoir was built in 1930.
In the 1960s and before, a flat grassy terrace that rings the reservoir about 15 feet (4.6 m) below the top, became a popular hangout area. Marijuana was occasionally smoked with some impunity there, any law enforcement arriving would have a long steep climb and be seen from far above. A fence was erected just outside the ring roadway to prevent access around 1970. Unfortunately that also prevents use of the terrace by joggers and as a staging area for the sledding in winter.
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