Ware Upper

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityWare
River/StreamWare River
Coordinates42.26160, -72.23520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage210 acre-ft
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area167 sq mi
Max Discharge2,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPioneer Hydro Electric Company, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00594
Federal IDMA00594
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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