Upper Highland Lake Dike
Upper Highland Lake Dike is an earth dam located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1872. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Highland Lake Dike
The primary purpose of Upper Highland Lake Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Stones Brook, West Branch Of Mill River near Goshen.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 829 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1872, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Goshen |
| River/Stream | Stones Brook, West Branch Of Mill River |
| Coordinates | 42.46419, -72.80175 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1872 (154 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 829 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 829 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,007 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00059 |
| Federal ID | MA00058S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |