Higley Brook Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Higley Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverHigley Brook
Coordinates42.27567, -73.15378

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length220 ft
NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 18, 2019
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBecket Hills Lake, LLC

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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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