Cheshire Reservoir Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Cheshire |
| River/Stream | Hoosic River |
| Coordinates | 42.55374, -73.16536 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,989 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,989 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,547 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 740 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |