Government Mill Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityPittsfield
River/StreamEast Branch Housatonic River
Coordinates42.46958, -73.19386

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length185 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage235 acre-ft
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area57 sq mi
Max Discharge13,020 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCrane & Company, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/12/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00845
Federal IDMA00845
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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