Weston's Dam
Weston's Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Weston's Dam
The primary purpose of Weston's Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Holliston (local government). It impounds the Beaver Brook near Holliston.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 20 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Holliston |
| River/Stream | Beaver Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.17313, -71.47098 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Holliston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02948 |
| Federal ID | MA02948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |