Woods Pond Dam
Woods Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woods Pond Dam
Woods Pond Dam is a dam in Berkshire, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by General Electric Company (private). It impounds the Housatonic River near Lee; Lenox.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 298 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 122 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 170 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years 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 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 11/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Lee; Lenox |
| River/Stream | Housatonic River |
| Coordinates | 42.34717, -73.24459 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 298 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 122 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | General Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00731 |
| Federal ID | MA00731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |