Onota Lake Dam

Berkshire County, Massachusetts (near Pittsfield)

River/Stream: Pecks/Onota Brook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
240 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-04-11

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00016
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.47626, -73.26719
Age
161 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.