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Officials say Hadley Falls dam removal likely; department cites safety and funding route
Summary
The Department of Environmental Services told the Fiscal Committee the Hadley Falls dam exceeds the six‑foot threshold, does not meet current safety standards and is not grounded in bedrock; removal is preferred over replacement due to funding constraints, and restoration would use the Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund and Army Corps support.
Commissioner Scott told the Fiscal Committee on March 20 that the Hadley Falls dam exceeds the six‑foot threshold that defines a dam and "doesn't meet current safety standards," and that the structure "is not grounded in bedrock," increasing safety concerns. "Anything over 6 feet is considered a dam," the commissioner said when asked about height; he estimated the structure…
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