Framingham Reservoir No. 1 Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Sudbury River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverSudbury River
Coordinates42.29207, -71.44229

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage3,075 acre-ft
Max Storage3,075 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1878
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Other NameStearns Reservoir Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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