Richmond Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityPittsfield
River/StreamSouthwest Br Housatonic
Coordinates42.41905, -73.32299

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length680 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,130 acre-ft
Max Storage4,130 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,035 acre-ft
Surface Area243 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCloverdale Properties LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/25/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00017
Federal IDMA00017
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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