East Mt. Reservoir Dam dam
East Mt. Reservoir Dam
Located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the East Mt. Reservoir Dam is a crucial structure for water supply purposes in the area. This earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet serves to store and regulate water flow from the unnamed brook. With a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 27 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources for the community.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the East Mt. Reservoir Dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's hazard potential is considered significant, but its condition assessment as of October 2016 was satisfactory. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the dam is monitored regularly and meets guidelines for emergency action preparedness.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the vital role that the East Mt. Reservoir Dam plays in the conservation and management of water in Berkshire, Massachusetts. As a key infrastructure for water supply, this dam not only provides a reliable source of water but also contributes to the overall resilience and sustainability of the region's water resources amidst changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around East Mt. Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 21 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 249 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 454 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Falls Village | 585 cfs | → |
| West Branch Farmington River Near New Boston | 47 cfs | → |
| Salmon Creek At Lime Rock | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Mt. Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Twin Lakes
- Laurel Street 515, Lee
- Highway 8 2301-2357, Becket
- Wood Creek Pond Boat Launch
- New Lenox Road 350, Lenox
- Beech Road, Richmond
Campgrounds
- At Thruhiker Camping
- Beartown State Forest
- Shaker Camp
- Race Brook Campsites
- Copake Falls - Taconic State Park
- Laurel Ridge Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
Track East Mt. Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East Mt. Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for East Mt. Reservoir Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of East Mt. Reservoir Dam.