Washington Mountain Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Berkshire County — Washington Mountain Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
RiverWashington Mountain Brook
Coordinates42.35491, -73.20268

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,145 ft
NID Storage5,370 acre-ft
Max Storage5,370 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Other NamePl-566 - Flood Control Site;Washington Mountain Marsh 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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