Quabbin Winsor Dam

Massachusetts — Hampshire County — Swift River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
RiverSwift River
Coordinates42.28130, -72.34583

Physical Characteristics

NID Height170 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,640 ft
NID Storage1,810,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,810,000 acre-ft
Surface Area25,216 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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