Rising Paper Company Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Housatonic River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverHousatonic River
Coordinates42.24236, -73.35774

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length670 ft
NID Storage710 acre-ft
Max Storage710 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGeneral Electric Company
Other NameRising Dam;Rising Pond Dam

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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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