Higley Brook Dam
Higley Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Higley Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Higley Brook Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Becket Hills Lake, Llc (private). It impounds the Higley Brook near Becket.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Becket |
| River/Stream | Higley Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.27567, -73.15378 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Becket Hills Lake, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01048 |
| Federal ID | MA01048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |