Notch Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityN. Adams
River/StreamNotch Brook
Coordinates42.67240, -73.13557

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height64 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1897 (129 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage285 acre-ft
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage218 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,126 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 IDMA00283
Federal IDMA00283
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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