Hodges Village Dam - Dikes 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hodges Village Dam, located in Webster, Massachusetts, consists of Dikes 2, 3, and 4 and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the French River.


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Summary

Built in 1959 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 26,000 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 125 feet, the dam is designed to manage maximum discharges of up to 25,800 cubic feet per second.

The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it operates under the ownership and management of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a high hazard potential, the dam undergoes regular inspections and has an Emergency Action Plan in place to address any potential risks associated with its operation. USACE employs various risk management measures, including monitoring the dam's condition, engaging with local emergency managers, and conducting maintenance and repairs as needed to ensure the dam's structural integrity.

As a vital component in the region's water resource management system, Hodges Village Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding communities along the French River. Through proactive risk management and collaboration with local authorities, the dam continues to fulfill its mission of protecting lives and properties from the impacts of severe weather events and potential dam-related emergencies.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

1355

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

FRENCH RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

31

Nid Storage

26000

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.