Upper Spectacle Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Spectacle Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverSpectacle Brook
Coordinates42.17722, -73.11787

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length123 ft
NID Storage452 acre-ft
Max Storage452 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 2, 2021
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
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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