Atwater Pond Dam, located in Sandisfield, Massachusetts, was completed in 1890 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, creates a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and a normal storage of 110 acre-feet. The dam, built as a gravity structure with earth and buttress core types, spans a length of 230 feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres. It is situated on the North Branch of Silver Brook and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam is in fair condition as of the last assessment in October 2015, with regular inspections carried out every 10 years. The risk assessment for Atwater Pond Dam indicates a moderate risk level. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the dam does not have outlet gates or locks associated with it. The structure is not owned or funded by any federal agency and has not undergone any modifications in recent years. Overall, Atwater Pond Dam stands as a historic and functional piece of infrastructure supporting recreational activities in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Year Completed |
1890 |
Dam Length |
230 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
N. BR. OF SILVER BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.9 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tolland State Forest
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Beartown State Forest
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Granville State Forest
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Shaker camp
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AT Thruhiker camping
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