Upper Highland Lake Dike

Massachusetts — Hampshire County — Stones Brook, West Branch of Mill River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
RiverStones Brook, West Branch of Mill River
Coordinates42.46419, -72.80175

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage829 acre-ft
Max Storage829 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 2, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1872
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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