Benedict Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Stony Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverStony Brook
Coordinates42.20460, -73.29042

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage202 acre-ft
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 20, 2015
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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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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