Ashfield Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Franklin County — South River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
RiverSouth River
Coordinates42.52890, -72.79838

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length775 ft
NID Storage501 acre-ft
Max Storage501 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 18, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1897
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Ashfield
Other NameAshfield Pond Dam

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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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