Winsor Dam
The Winsor Dam and the Goodnough Dike impound the waters of the Swift River and the Ware River Diversion forming the Quabbin Reservoir, the largest body of water in Massachusetts.
- Type: Dam
- Description: dam in Massachusetts, United States of America, United States of America
- Also known as: “Quabbin Winsor Dam”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Quabbin Lookout Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Belchertown Center Historic District and Belchertown.
Belchertown Center Historic District
Neighborhood
The Belchertown Center Historic District is a historic district which encompasses the historic village center of Belchertown, Massachusetts. Centered on Belchertown's 1,200-foot common, the district includes 55 contributing properties along South Main Street, Maple Street, and a few adjacent streets. Belchertown Center Historic District is situated 3 miles west of Winsor Dam.
Belchertown
Town
Belchertown is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,350 at the 2020 census. Belchertown is situated 3 miles west of Winsor Dam.
Ware Center Historic District
Neighborhood
The Ware Center Historic District encompasses the historic early center of Ware, Massachusetts. Centered at the junction of Massachusetts Route 9 with Greenwich Plains Road, it is a linear district extending about 0.5 miles along Route 9 in either direction. Ware Center Historic District is situated 4 miles east of Winsor Dam.
Winsor Dam
Latitude
42.28399° or 42° 17′ 2″ north
Longitude
-72.34331° or 72° 20′ 36″ west
Elevation
531 feet (162 metres)
Open location code
87J97MM4+HM
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Italian—“Winsor Dam” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Winsor Dam”
- Egyptian Arabic: “سد وينسور”
- Italian: “diga di Winsor”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as West Ware and South Quabbin Villa.
Nearby Places
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