New Bedford Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityAcushnet
River/StreamAcushnet River
Coordinates41.72905, -70.90091

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1867 (159 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,265 acre-ft
Max Storage2,265 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,525 acre-ft
Surface Area217 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of New Bedford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01014
Federal IDMA01014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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