Egypt Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityDalton
River/StreamEgypt Brook
Coordinates42.49854, -73.13926

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage697 acre-ft
Max Storage697 acre-ft
Normal Storage480 acre-ft
Surface Area87 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge960 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerHoliday Farm Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01063
Federal IDMA01063
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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