Pecks Lower Pond Dam
Pecks Lower Pond Dam is a stone dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1877. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pecks Lower Pond Dam
Pecks Lower Pond Dam is a dam in Berkshire, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Elizabeth J. Gillette (private). It impounds the Onota Brook near Pittsfield.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1877, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Pittsfield |
| River/Stream | Onota Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.47223, -73.26145 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1877 (149 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Elizabeth J. Gillette |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00843 |
| Federal ID | MA00843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |