Turners Falls Dike
Massachusetts — Franklin County — Turners Falls Canal
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| River | Turners Falls Canal |
| Coordinates | 42.60580, -72.56390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 21,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,000 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 26, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1905 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | FirstLight Power Services LLC |
| Other Name | Turners Falls No. 1 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.