Barre Falls Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | BARRE |
| River/Stream | WARE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.42803, -72.02589 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |