Ware Lower

Hampshire County, Massachusetts (near Ware)

River/Stream: Ware River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
116 ft
Reservoir Storage
110 acre-ft
Year Completed
1890
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,080 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-02

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA83012
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.25853, -72.23878
Age
136 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.