Upper Spectacle Pond Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Sandisfield |
| River/Stream | Spectacle Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.17722, -73.11787 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 123 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,468 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |