Barefoot Brook Dam
Barefoot Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Barefoot Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Barefoot Brook Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Barefoot Brook near Marlborough.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 211 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Marlborough |
| River/Stream | Barefoot Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.34987, -71.62463 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00994 |
| Federal ID | MA00994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |