Copicut Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityFall River; Dartmouth
River/StreamCopicut River
Coordinates41.69998, -71.04130

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Length3,500 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12,600 acre-ft
Max Storage12,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,000 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge4,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fall River
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02411
Federal IDMA02411
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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