Conway Recreation Dam
Conway Recreation Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Conway Recreation Dam
The primary purpose of Conway Recreation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Conway Community Swimming Pool Inc. (private). It impounds the Pumpkin Hollow Brook near Conway.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Conway |
| River/Stream | Pumpkin Hollow Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.49835, -72.69780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 229 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Conway Community Swimming Pool Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01058 |
| Federal ID | MA01058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |