Ashland Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Ashland |
| River/Stream | Cold Spring Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.24672, -71.46019 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 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 | 05/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |