Sandwash Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityWashington
River/StreamTributary of Roaring Brook
Coordinates42.36692, -73.17092

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length1,550 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,390 acre-ft
Max Storage1,390 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5,135 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Pittsfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00316
Federal IDMA00316
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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