Thousand Acre Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityNew Marlborough
River/StreamWhiting River
Coordinates42.06670, -73.21063

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,500 acre-ft
Max Storage4,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage920 acre-ft
Surface Area155 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge190 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00256
Federal IDMA00256
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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