Sheomet Lake Dam
Sheomet Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sheomet Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sheomet Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Tully River near Warwick.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Warwick |
| River/Stream | Tully River |
| Coordinates | 42.67643, -72.28063 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 794 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00057 |
| Federal ID | MA00057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |