Lower Root Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityLenox
River/StreamLenox Mountain Brook
Coordinates42.36772, -73.32917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length770 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage305 acre-ft
Max Storage305 acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,650 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Lenox
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00018
Federal IDMA00018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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