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Massachusetts — Franklin County — Connecticut River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
RiverConnecticut River
Coordinates42.61060, -72.55290

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length630 ft
NID Storage21,500 acre-ft
Max Storage21,500 acre-ft
Surface Area2,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerFirstLight Power Services LLC
Other NameTurners Falls Canal Headgates Dam

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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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