Quequechan Control Structure

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Nearest CityFall River
River/StreamQuequechan River
Coordinates41.69631, -71.14858

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Length20 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27,000 acre-ft
Max Storage27,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage16,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,460 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi
Max Discharge580 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Fall River
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02548
Federal IDMA02548
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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