Dudleyville Pond Dam Removal, Shutesbury, MA

Ecosystem Restoration & Mitigation
Dam Removal & River Restoration

Completed:
July, 2024

Value:
$47,665

The Dudleyville Pond Dam is located on an unnamed tributary to the Sawmill River, on a Coldwater Fish Resource, and upstream of critical habitat. Dam removal will improve the health of the ecosystem and protect public safety by removing this Significant Hazard structure.  

Dudleyville Pond Dam - Before and After

The century-old Dudleyville Pond is one of hundreds of dams in Massachusetts that state inspectors have declared unsafe or in poor condition.