Rising Paper Company Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityGreat Barrington
River/StreamHousatonic River
Coordinates42.24236, -73.35774

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length670 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage710 acre-ft
Max Storage710 acre-ft
Normal Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area279 sq mi
Max Discharge17,093 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerGeneral Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00250
Federal IDMA00250
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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