Mill Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityAshland
River/StreamSudbury River
Coordinates42.26409, -71.46732

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage128 acre-ft
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area34 sq mi
Max Discharge1,720 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Ashland
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00436
Federal IDMA00436
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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