Conway Electric Dam

Franklin County, Massachusetts (near Conway)

River/Stream: South River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
77 ft
Dam Length
265 ft
Reservoir Storage
120 acre-ft
Year Completed
1898
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
6,763 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-11-17

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00463
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.53871, -72.66715
Age
128 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.