Ashmere Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Coordinates42.43669, -73.08051

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage3,880 acre-ft
Max Storage3,880 acre-ft
Surface Area294 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1875
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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