Tyler Dam
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Assabet River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Assabet River |
| Coordinates | 42.34578, -71.61401 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 4, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Other Name | Tyler Pl-566 - Flood Control Site |
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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.