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Norton Reservoir 
Summary
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.
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 Norton Reservoir looking north | |
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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.