Ashfield Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Ashfield |
| River/Stream | South River |
| Coordinates | 42.52890, -72.79838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 753 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Ashfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |