WARE RIVER

WARE RIVER

River Levels Streamgages Weather


Total streamflow across the Ware River was last observed at 206 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 408 acre-ft of water today; about 61% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 337 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-01-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at 4,728 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Ware River At Gibbs Crossing reporting a streamflow rate of 104 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Ware River At Intake Works Near Barre with a gauge stage of 3.76 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Ware River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 738 ft, the Ware River Near Barre.

The Ware River is a tributary of the Chicopee River, located in central Massachusetts. It is approximately 35 miles long and has a history dating back to the 1600s. The river's hydrology has changed significantly over the years due to the construction of reservoirs and dams, including the Quabbin Reservoir, which was built in the 1930s to provide drinking water to Boston. Other notable reservoirs include the Ware River Reservoir and the Birch Hill Dam. The river has a variety of recreational uses, including fishing and boating. It also supports local agriculture, with farms utilizing the river for irrigation. Despite the changes to its flow and function, the Ware River remains an important natural resource for the region.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 408 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 205.6 cfs
-1.3 cfs (-0.63%)
Percent of Normal 60.94%
Maximum 4,727.5 cfs
2019-01-25
Seasonal Avg 337 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Ware River Near Barre
USGS 01172500
32 cfs 2.9 ft 67.2
Ware River At Intake Works Near Barre
USGS 01173000
70 cfs 3.76 ft 11.11
Ware River At Gibbs Crossing
USGS 01173500
104 cfs 2.37 ft -16.8

Regional Streamflow

2

Cubic Feet Per Second

7750

Cubic Feet Per Second

29

Cubic Feet Per Second

1

Cubic Feet Per Second

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The Ware River is a 35.4-mile-long (57.0 km) river in central Massachusetts. It has two forks, the longer of which (the east branch) begins near Hubbardston, Massachusetts. The Ware River flows southwest through the middle of the state, joins the Quaboag River at Three Rivers, Massachusetts, to form the Chicopee River on its way to the Connecticut River.
The Brigham Pond Dam, forming a pond of the same name, first impounds the East Branch of the Ware River in Westminster. The area north of Hubbardston feeds tributaries of the Ware and Millers rivers, the Millers River running generally west, and the Ware River running generally southwest. The Ware River is part of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority drinking water system serving the greater Boston area.



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