Pelton Reservoir Dam
Pelton Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pelton Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Pelton Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roger Ball (private). It impounds the Tributary Of North Brook near Sandisfield.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 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 04/19/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Sandisfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of North Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.05675, -73.12042 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Roger Ball |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00303 |
| Federal ID | MA00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |