Connecticut River Lowered Three Feet for Dam Assessment

Drawdown of Connecticut River above Holyoke Dam scheduled for inspection

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Gas and Electric said it would begin a drawdown of the Connecticut River above the Holyoke Dam starting Monday evening.

Connecticut River lowered three feet for dam assessment

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) lowered the Connecticut River between the Montague Dam and the Holyoke Dam by approximately three feet for inspection work. The temporary drawdown of the river began on the evening of Monday, August 4, to facilitate inspection work planned for the following morning. The river levels are expected to return to normal above the dam 24 hours after the work is completed on Tuesday. Peak boati…