North Silver Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — North Branch of Silver Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverNorth Branch of Silver Brook
Coordinates42.09636, -73.11805

Physical Characteristics

NID Height76 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,550 ft
NID Storage1,786 acre-ft
Max Storage1,786 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Other NamePl-566 - Flood Control Site

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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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