October Mountain Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Coordinates42.34729, -73.18798

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage1,930 acre-ft
Max Storage1,930 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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