Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam
Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, built in 1878. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam
Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam is a dam in Middlesex, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Sudbury River near Framingham.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 145 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles. Completed in 1878, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Framingham |
| River/Stream | Sudbury River |
| Coordinates | 42.28299, -71.44513 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00338 |
| Federal ID | MA00338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |