Bel Air Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityPittsfield
River/StreamWest Branch Housatonic River
Coordinates42.47106, -73.24821

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length200 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Max Discharge420 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLast Known Owner - Deceased - J. Barry Hollister
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection04/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01061
Federal IDMA01061
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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