Upper Root Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Coordinates42.37003, -73.32555

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length830 ft
NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of Lenox

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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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