Upper Root Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityLenox
River/StreamLenox Mountain Brook
Coordinates42.37003, -73.32555

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length830 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,700 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 IDMA00019
Federal IDMA00019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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