Dam Removal Projects in Massachusetts
Sector: Road • Location: Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States
Source: WGBH
Several dam removal projects are underway in Massachusetts to address the risks posed by obsolete dams. These projects aim to improve safety and reduce flooding risks as climate change increases the frequency of severe storms. The High Street Dam in Bridgewater is one such project that is currently in progress, supported by funding from the federal infrastructure bill.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
- Location
- Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WGBH
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Several dam removal projects are underway in Massachusetts to address the risks posed by obsolete dams. These projects aim to improve safety and reduce flooding risks as climate change increases the frequency of severe storms. The High Street Dam in Bridgewater is one such project that is currently in progress, supported by funding from the federal infrastructure bill. |
Original sector | Water Management |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Massachusetts |
City | Bridgewater |
Source
Source | WGBH |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Water Supply and Storage, Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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