The Norton Reservoir is a lake/reservoir/pond within the towns of Norton and Mansfield, in southeastern Massachusetts. The Rumford River empties out into the reservoir.
Norton Reservoir | |
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Location | Norton and Mansfield, Massachusetts |
Coordinates | 41°59′00″N 71°11′22″W / 41.98333°N 71.18944°W |
Type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Rumford River |
Basin countries | United States |
Average depth | 3–4 ft (0.91–1.22 m) |
Max. depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
Surface elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
External links
edit- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norton Reservoir
- http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwnorto.pdf
A 1982 survey showed that white perch were most common. Also found were chain pickerel, largehmouth bass, black crappie, golden shiners, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, bluegill, and bullheads. Tiger muskies and northern pike have also been added.