Fernwood Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityHinsdale
River/StreamWelch Brook (tributary to Housatonic River)
Coordinates42.43361, -73.13743

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length360 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCamp Emerson Real Estate Co., LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA01908
Federal IDMA01908
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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