Sharkey Pond Dam
Sharkey Pond Dam is a dam located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sharkey Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sharkey Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas E. Sharkey (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Nearest City | Savoy |
| Coordinates | 42.60615, -73.00785 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thomas E. Sharkey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02629 |
| Federal ID | MA02629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |