York Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityNew Marlborough
River/StreamSandy Brook
Coordinates42.09542, -73.18153

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage487 acre-ft
Max Storage487 acre-ft
Normal Storage296 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00255
Federal IDMA00255
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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