Ice House

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityAyer
River/StreamNashua River
Coordinates42.55271, -71.61904

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage965 acre-ft
Normal Storage965 acre-ft
Surface Area137 acres
Drainage Area304 sq mi
Max Discharge7,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerIce House Partners, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/22/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00809
Federal IDMA00809
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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