Hayden Pond Dam
Hayden Pond Dam is a stone dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1886. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hayden Pond Dam
Hayden Pond Dam is a dam in Berkshire, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Daniel S. Burack (private). It impounds the West Branch Of Farmington River near Otis.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1886, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Otis |
| River/Stream | West Branch Of Farmington River |
| Coordinates | 42.23006, -73.11159 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1886 (140 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Daniel S. Burack |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00289 |
| Federal ID | MA00289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |