Assabet

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityConcord
River/StreamAssabet River
Coordinates42.44010, -71.43200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area123 sq mi
Max Discharge3,350 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerActon Hydro Company, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00128
Federal IDMA00128
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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