Winsor Dam Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant in Massachusetts.
| Plant Name | Winsor Dam Power Station |
|---|---|
| Operator | Massachusetts Water Res Auth |
| City | Ware |
| County | Hampshire County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01082 |
| Coordinates | 42.28310, -72.34310 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINS | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.2 MW | Retired | 1950 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England Inc. |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.