Quequechan Control Structure

Bristol County, Massachusetts (near Fall River)

River/Stream: Quequechan River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
—
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
20 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
580 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-11-29

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA02548
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
41.69631, -71.14858
Age
63 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.