Plantain Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Bear Rock Stream

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverBear Rock Stream
Coordinates42.06675, -73.43893

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerThe Nature Conservancy of Massachusetts, 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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