Conant Brook Dam
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Designed and constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, this dam substantially reduces flooding along the Quaboag, Chicopee, and Connecticut rivers. Construction of the project began in 1964 with completion in 1966 at a cost of US$2,950,530.
The Conant Brook Dam is located within the Chicopee River watershed and is part of the Connecticut River basin. Access to the site is available from State Route 32 and State Route 19.
Description
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The currentScript error: No such module "Unsubst". Conant Brook Dam was in October 2005, when the reservoir reached Script error: No such module "convert". deep at the inlet channel.
Land use and recreation
The Army Corps of Engineers manages and preserves the land for flood control and passive recreation. There are Script error: No such module "convert". of hiking/mountain biking/horseback riding trails that are located on the project lands. In addition, Script error: No such module "convert". of service roads (closed to motor vehicles) cross the reservoir area and are open to non-motorized use. The main entrance and parking area are located on Wales Road in Monson, approx. Script error: No such module "convert". east of State Route 32. An information kiosk is located here. Limited trailhead parking is also available at the gated ends of East Hill Road and Waterworks Road, and at the north end of the project off Munn Road, near the east end of the dike.
Camping is not permitted.
References
- Conant Brook Dam website, Army Corps of Engineers
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