Ben Smith Dam
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Assabet River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Assabet River |
| Coordinates | 42.42723, -71.46922 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| NID Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 21, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1870 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | GP MM Owner LLC |
Location Map
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.