Framingham Reservoir No. 1 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityFramingham
River/StreamSudbury River
Coordinates42.29207, -71.44229

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1878 (148 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,075 acre-ft
Max Storage3,075 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area74 sq mi
Max Discharge16,030 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00337
Federal IDMA00337
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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