Winsor Dam. Belchertown, MA
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N 42° 16.842 W 072° 20.771
18T E 718821 N 4684353
One of two dams that hold back the Swift River and the Ware River Diversion to form the Quabbin Reservoir.
Waymark Code: WM49JG
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2008
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The building of this dam began in 1935 and was finished in 1939.
At 2,640 feet it is one of the longest dams in the eastern U.S.
Its height above the river is 170 feet and its width at the top is 35 feet. The maximum width at the bottom is 1,100 feet and its construction required 4 million cubic yards of fill.
Along with the Goodenough Dike it holds back 412 billion gallons of water.
Waterway where the dam is located: Swift River/Ware River Diversion. Belchertown, MA
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 170 feet.
Date built: Not listed
Fishing Allowed: Not Listed
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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