Quabbin Winsor Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityWare
River/StreamSwift River
Coordinates42.28130, -72.34583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height170 ft
Dam Length2,640 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,810,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,810,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,265,200 acre-ft
Surface Area25,216 acres
Drainage Area187 sq mi
Max Discharge27,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00588
Federal IDMA00588
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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