Assabet River Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityNorthborough
River/StreamAssabet River
Coordinates42.32964, -71.63023

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length170 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Max Discharge3,307 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMontrose Northborough, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00995
Federal IDMA00995
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Bartlett Pond Dam 1.0 mi Low Tyler Dam 1.4 mi High Barefoot Brook Dam 1.4 mi Significant Millham Reservoir Dam 1.4 mi Significant Wheeler Pond Dam 1.9 mi Significant Cold Harbor Brook Dam 2.2 mi High Brewer Brook Dam 2.9 mi Significant Hop Brook Dam 2.9 mi High Smith Pond Dam 3.0 mi Low Lake Williams Dam 3.0 mi High