Ashland Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Cold Spring Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverCold Spring Brook
Coordinates42.24672, -71.46019

Physical Characteristics

NID Height59 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage5,450 acre-ft
Max Storage5,450 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
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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