Overabove Volume 1: Falls River Cove | Page 27

2 1 3 North Cove 4 #4: THE PRATT-CLARK-WILLIAMS DAM The largest drop on the Falls River occurs behind present-day Centerbrook Architects, creating a natural site for a dam. The Pratt- Clark-Williams Dam constructed in the late 17th century, powered a drill bit company known as Connecticut Valley Manufacturing for nearly 80 years and still provides hydropower today. 27