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Rock Dam
Montague, Massachusetts
Natural stone ledge on the Connecticut River between Turners Falls Dam and the power canal. Historic Indigenous fishing site; dangerous currents.
At a glance
Overview
Rock Dam is a natural stone ledge running across a channel of the Connecticut River between the Turners Falls Dam and the power canal, a historic Indigenous fishing site in what is now Montague / Turners Falls. It's a short walk down from the Patch / Canalside area; flow over the ledge varies heavily with FirstLight dam releases. Do not wade — currents below the Turners Falls Dam are dangerous and access near the canal is restricted.
- Also known as
- The Rock Dam, Turners Falls Rock Dam
- County
- Franklin
- Region
- Pioneer Valley
- Water type
- River pool
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Turners Falls center (Montague), head to the Canalside / Patch area and take the short path down toward the river. The Rock Dam ledge is visible when flows are low; it is between the Turners Falls Dam and the power canal. Do not cross fences or approach the dam.
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