Pepperell Hydro Power Plant
| Pepperell Hydro Power Plant | |
|---|---|
 Penstock and powerhouse | |
  Location of Pepperell Hydro Plant in Pepperell, Massachusetts | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Pepperell, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°39′54″N 71°34′35″W / 42.66500°N 71.57639°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1918 |
| Owner(s) | Swift River Hydro Operations Company |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 28 feet |
| Dam volume | 1,035 cfs |
| Type | Dam |
| Installed capacity | 2.207 MW |
| Annual generation | 7,813 MWh |
The Pepperell Hydro Power Plant is a hydroelectric power plant located in Pepperell, Massachusetts on the Nashua River. It also serves as a bridge for Massachusetts Route 113.
History
[edit]The power plant was constructed in 1918 by the Pepperell Paper Company as a means to power their nearby paper mill. It was originally constructed with three vertical Francis turbines and a 600 foot long penstock all of which have since been replaced. After the paper company closed in 2002, the Swift River Hydro Operations Company was formed to manage and maintain the dam.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pepperell Hydro Company LLC". swiftriverhydro.com. Swift River Hydro Operations Company. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
