Holmes Street Dam
Key Takeaway
Holmes Street Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.1% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5,040 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00379 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CRANEBERRY CRANBERRY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Holmes Street Dam?
Holmes Street Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Holmes Street Dam?
Holmes Street Dam is owned by CRANEBERRY CRANBERRY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Holmes Street Dam built?
Holmes Street Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Holmes Street Dam?
Holmes Street Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Holmes Street Dam?
Holmes Street Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.