Niskayuna Pond Dam

Berkshire, Massachusetts· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Niskayuna Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 79.2% in MA)
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
NID IDMA03409

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

UNKNOWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Niskayuna Pond Dam?

Niskayuna Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Niskayuna Pond Dam?

Niskayuna Pond Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Niskayuna Pond Dam?

Niskayuna Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.