Mount Williams Reservoir Dam & Dike

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityN. Adams
River/StreamPaull Brook
Coordinates42.68654, -73.15726

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage879 acre-ft
Max Storage879 acre-ft
Normal Storage668 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge850 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of North Adams
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00282
Federal IDMA00282
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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