Byron Weston Dam No. 1

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityDalton
River/StreamEast Branch Housatonic River
Coordinates42.47378, -73.15655

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage580 acre-ft
Max Storage580 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area53 sq mi
Max Discharge7,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCrane & Company, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/12/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00221
Federal IDMA00221
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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