Garnet Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Geer Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverGeer Brook
Coordinates42.40614, -73.04684

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage117 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 15, 2019
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGarnet Lake Association Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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