Plantain Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityMount Washington
River/StreamBear Rock Stream
Coordinates42.06675, -73.43893

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge332 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerThe Nature Conservancy of Massachusetts, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00252
Federal IDMA00252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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