Swansea Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CitySwansea
River/StreamLewin Brook
Coordinates41.74968, -71.19510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length105 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage113 acre-ft
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,002 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Swansea
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01084
Federal IDMA01084
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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