Ashby Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityAshby
River/StreamWillard Brook
Coordinates42.66129, -71.82679

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage294 acre-ft
Max Storage294 acre-ft
Normal Storage198 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,094 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00334
Federal IDMA00334
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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