North Watuppa Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityFall River; Westport
River/StreamSeveral tributaries to South Watuppa Pond/Quequechan River
Coordinates41.68095, -71.11885

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12,625 acre-ft
Max Storage12,625 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,717 acre-ft
Surface Area1,750 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge360 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fall River
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02410
Federal IDMA02410
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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