Hayden Pond Dam

Berkshire County, Massachusetts (near Otis)

River/Stream: West branch of Farmington River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
230 ft
Reservoir Storage
170 acre-ft
Year Completed
1886
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,760 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-04-22

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
MA00289
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.23006, -73.11159
Age
140 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.