Norton Reservoir
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{{Infobox body of water
| name = Norton Reservoir
| image = Norton Reservoir looking north, MA.jpg
| caption = Norton Reservoir looking north
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| location = Norton and Mansfield, Massachusetts
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| type = reservoir
| inflow = Rumford River
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| basin_countries = United States
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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.
External links
- {{Gnis|612499}}
- http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwnorto.pdf
{{Taunton River Watershed}}
{{Massachusetts canals and reservoirs}}
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.
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Category:Taunton River watershed
Category:Lakes of Bristol County, Massachusetts
Category:Reservoirs in Massachusetts
Category:Protected areas of Bristol County, Massachusetts
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