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What is the Holyoke Dam known for?

  • Generating nuclear power

  • Utilizing the water power of Hadley Falls

  • Being the tallest dam in the world

  • Being the oldest dam in the United States

Answer

The Holyoke Dam was built in tandem with the city to utilize the water power of Hadley Falls. It is one of the reasons why Holyoke became one of the early planned industrial cities in the United States.
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