Schoolhouse Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityWashington
River/StreamWashington Mountain Brook
Coordinates42.34307, -73.19062

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height63 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,650 acre-ft
Max Storage1,650 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge250 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02588
Federal IDMA02588
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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