Assabet River Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityStow
River/StreamAssabet River
Coordinates42.40702, -71.52647

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage124 acre-ft
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Drainage Area75 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerF. L. B., Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/05/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00820
Federal IDMA00820
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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