Ben Smith Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Maynard |
| River/Stream | Assabet River |
| Coordinates | 42.42722, -71.46922 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GP MM Owner LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |