Palmer Brook Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityBecket
River/StreamWest Branch Farmington River
Coordinates42.27973, -73.10804

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,483 acre-ft
Max Storage2,483 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,492 acre-ft
Surface Area134 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,520 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPalmer Brook Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/09/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00205
Federal IDMA00205
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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