Bel Air Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — West Branch Housatonic River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverWest Branch Housatonic River
Coordinates42.47106, -73.24821

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLast Known Owner - Deceased - J. Barry Hollister

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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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