Route 25 #1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Route 25 #1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 56.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MA02560 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOT - DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Route 25 #1 Dam?
Route 25 #1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Route 25 #1 Dam?
Route 25 #1 Dam is owned by DOT - DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Route 25 #1 Dam built?
Route 25 #1 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Route 25 #1 Dam?
Route 25 #1 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 Route 25 #1 Dam?
Route 25 #1 Dam has a dam height of 16 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.
When was Route 25 #1 Dam last inspected?
Route 25 #1 Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.