Quequechan Control Structure

Massachusetts — Bristol County — Quequechan River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
RiverQuequechan River
Coordinates41.69631, -71.14858

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length20 ft
NID Storage27,000 acre-ft
Max Storage27,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,460 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 29, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Fall River
Other Name4th Street Gatehouse;Quequechan River Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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