Conway Recreation Dam dam
Conway Recreation Dam
Conway Recreation Dam, located in Conway, Massachusetts, is a private dam regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Completed in 2013, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a storage capacity of 25.01 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.46 acres, making it an ideal spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
The dam, situated on Pumpkin Hollow Brook, has a drainage area of 0.83 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 14.43 acre-feet. Although the hazard potential is deemed significant, the condition assessment as of April 2014 was satisfactory. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam poses a moderate risk and has not been modified since its completion. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway adds to the recreational charm of the dam, attracting visitors to witness its engineering marvel.
Owned by a private entity, Conway Recreation Dam serves as a hub for outdoor activities and water-based adventures in Franklin County, Massachusetts. With its picturesque location and satisfactory condition, this dam presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to engage with nature while appreciating the importance of responsible dam management and regulation in safeguarding our environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Conway Recreation Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South River Near Conway | 23 cfs | → |
| Deerfield River Near West Deerfield | 471 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Montague City | 28,600 cfs | → |
| North River At Shattuckville | 92 cfs | → |
| Mill River At Northampton | 45 cfs | → |
| Deerfield River At Charlemont | 289 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conway Recreation Dam.
Boat launches
- Kellogg Hill Road, Hatfield
- Mount Tom Road 900-978, Easthampton
- Regulating Dam Road, New Salem
- Old Apremont Way, Westfield
- Connecticut River Boat Launch
- North Orange Road 52-534, Athol
Campgrounds
- Dar State Forest
- Barton Cove
- Windsor State Forest
- Koa Weathampton
- Mohawk Trail State Forest
- Erving State Forest
Paddle runs
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- Headwaters To North Of Searsburg Reservoir
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- Headwaters To Confluence With West River (End Of Sherman Road)
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
Track Conway Recreation Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Conway Recreation Dam
Where does the data for Conway Recreation Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Conway Recreation Dam.