Morley Swamp Dam
Morley Swamp Dam is an earth dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Morley Swamp Dam
The primary purpose of Morley Swamp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by New Things Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Buck River near Sandisfield.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 227 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Sandisfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Buck River |
| Coordinates | 42.14040, -73.17063 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 227 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | New Things LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00287 |
| Federal ID | MA00287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |