Ware Lower

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityWare
River/StreamWare River
Coordinates42.25853, -72.23878

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length116 ft
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area167 sq mi
Max Discharge2,080 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 IDMA83012
Federal IDMA83012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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