Fernwood Reservoir Dam
Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Welch Brook (tributary to Housatonic River)
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| River | Welch Brook (tributary to Housatonic River) |
| Coordinates | 42.43361, -73.13743 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 3, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Camp Emerson Real Estate Co., LLC |
| Other Name | Camp Emerson Pond Dam |
Location Map
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.