Norton Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityNorton
River/StreamRumford River
Coordinates41.98554, -71.18888

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length280 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,600 acre-ft
Surface Area560 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge1,330 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Norton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00815
Federal IDMA00815
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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