Ashmere Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityHinsdale
River/StreamBennett Brook
Coordinates42.43669, -73.08051

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,880 acre-ft
Max Storage3,880 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,080 acre-ft
Surface Area294 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge4,470 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00223
Federal IDMA00223
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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