Bassett Brook Reservoir Dam
Bassett Brook Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bassett Brook Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bassett Brook Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Adams (local government). It impounds the Bassett Brook near Cheshire.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 214 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Cheshire |
| River/Stream | Bassett Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.59558, -73.14566 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 214 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,398 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Adams |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00212 |
| Federal ID | MA00212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |