Hayes Pond Dam

Berkshire County, Massachusetts (near Otis)

River/Stream: Tributary of Hop Brook

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
65 ft
Reservoir Storage
306 acre-ft
Year Completed
1840
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
29 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-04-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00286
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.20510, -73.14946
Age
186 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.