Abbey Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CitySandisfield
River/StreamBuck River
Coordinates42.13445, -73.15175

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Length210 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage889 acre-ft
Max Storage889 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge184 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00305
Federal IDMA00305
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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