Horse Shoe Regulating Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 120 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Horse Shoe Regulating Dam
The primary purpose of Horse Shoe Regulating Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ma Department of Conservation & Recreation (state).
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,450 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | New Salem |
| Coordinates | 42.52004, -72.29522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 913 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ma Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03291 |
| Federal ID | MA00588S004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |