Conway Electric Dam
Key Takeaway
Conway Electric Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 77 ft (taller than 98.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00463 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
Nearby Dams
Conway Recreation Dam
Franklin, MA
Significant Hazard 20 ftDeerfield No. 2
Franklin, MA
Low Hazard 76 ftRoaring Brook Dam
Franklin, MA
High Hazard 65 ftSouth Deerfield Water Supply Dam
Franklin, MA
Significant Hazard 30 ftGreenfield Electric Light & Power Dam
Franklin, MA
Significant Hazard 21 ftGardners Falls
Franklin, MA
Low Hazard 37 ftDeerfield No. 3
Franklin, MA
Low Hazard 12 ftFrancis P. Ryan Dam
Franklin, MA
High Hazard 80 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Conway Electric Dam?
Conway Electric Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Conway Electric Dam?
Conway Electric Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conway Electric Dam built?
Conway Electric Dam was completed in 1898, making it 128 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Conway Electric Dam?
Conway Electric Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Conway Electric Dam?
Conway Electric Dam has a dam height of 77 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Conway Electric Dam last inspected?
Conway Electric Dam was last inspected on May 19, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.