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Sherman reservoir
Skill Level: Class 1 - Flat water
www.massachusettspaddler.com
(Note: the photo of the ramp at this link is where Matthew s car was found)
The website suggests the route to take and indicates where the dangers are
“ First launch your boat and turn north along the west shore. Shallows and weeds are encountered at mile 0.5. Continue north following the shore and Tunnel Street as it narrows. At about mile 1.6 the reservoir becomes a river with large rocks and a cold current. Eventually it becomes impassable especially in the autumn when only a minimum flow is present.
Turn south and follow the west side of the river eventually, at mile 2.1, you will come to a cove. Read and observe the sign! This is where the discharge from power generation enters from Harriman Reservoir. Warnings are given by a horn and flashing light just before discharge. The water can rise quickly and create a strong current.
Just before mile 3.0 a small cove with a stream enters on this east coast. From here to Sherman Dam, you will encounter a dense forest and steep hillside.
At mile 4.5 is a warning turn west across the reservoir where a warning sign instructs not to approach any closer. The east shore has a fenced in area with 16 nuclear spent fuel containers (see below).
As you approach the west side, views of the spillway are possible. Turn north on your journey. At mile 5.2 is a small cove and at mile 5.4 a small rock island before returning back to the launch area.”
River flows can vary throughout the day below Great River Hydro’s dams
www.greatriverhydro.com
Skill Level: Class 1 - Flat water
Sherman Reservoir
www.massachusettspaddler.com
The website suggests the route to take and indicates where the dangers are
“ First launch your boat and turn north along the west shore. Shallows and weeds are encountered at mile 0.5. Continue north following the shore and Tunnel Street as it narrows. At about mile 1.6 the reservoir becomes a river with large rocks and a cold current. Eventually it becomes impassable especially in the autumn when only a minimum flow is present.
Turn south and follow the west side of the river eventually, at mile 2.1, you will come to a cove. Read and observe the sign! This is where the discharge from power generation enters from Harriman Reservoir. Warnings are given by a horn and flashing light just before discharge. The water can rise quickly and create a strong current.
Just before mile 3.0 a small cove with a stream enters on this east coast. From here to Sherman Dam, you will encounter a dense forest and steep hillside.
At mile 4.5 is a warning turn west across the reservoir where a warning sign instructs not to approach any closer. The east shore has a fenced in area with 16 nuclear spent fuel containers (see below).
As you approach the west side, views of the spillway are possible. Turn north on your journey. At mile 5.2 is a small cove and at mile 5.4 a small rock island before returning back to the launch area.”
River flows can vary throughout the day below Great River Hydro’s dams
Sherman Station - Great River Hydro
www.greatriverhydro.com
