Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityFramingham
River/StreamSudbury River
Coordinates42.28299, -71.44513

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length1,340 ft
Year Completed1878 (148 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage980 acre-ft
Surface Area145 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi
Max Discharge13,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00338
Federal IDMA00338
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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