Windsor Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityWindsor
River/StreamHousatonic River
Coordinates42.48840, -73.10988

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,520 acre-ft
Max Storage1,520 acre-ft
Normal Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge6,550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDalton Fire District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00841
Federal IDMA00841
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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