Ashmere Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Hinsdale |
| River/Stream | Bennett Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.43669, -73.08051 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 294 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |