Framingham Reservoir No. 3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityFramingham
River/StreamStony Brook
Coordinates42.29440, -71.45960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length1,950 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,650 acre-ft
Max Storage4,650 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,300 acre-ft
Surface Area232 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge5,470 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00339
Federal IDMA00339
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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