October Mountain Lake Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Nearest CityWashington
River/StreamTributary of Washington Mountain Brook
Coordinates42.34419, -73.17937

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length820 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,460 acre-ft
Max Storage1,460 acre-ft
Normal Storage870 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03281
Federal IDMA02561S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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