Canoe River Campground Dam dam
Canoe River Campground Dam
Located in Mansfield, Massachusetts, the Canoe River Campground Dam is a local government-owned structure that serves a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 2010, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 6 feet, providing a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. The dam spans 170 feet in length and is situated on the Canoe River, with a drainage area of 10.4 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts, the Canoe River Campground Dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in September 2016. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has been equipped to handle potential emergencies, although specific emergency action plans and guidelines have not been provided.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Bristol County, the Canoe River Campground Dam offers a serene recreational setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy. Its blend of functionality and scenic charm makes it a vital part of the local landscape, providing opportunities for outdoor activities while also serving as an important piece of infrastructure for water management in the area.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Canoe River Campground Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wading River Near Norton | 26 cfs | → |
| East Branch Neponset River At Canton | 25 cfs | → |
| Neponset River At Norwood | 21 cfs | → |
| Threemile River At North Dighton | 68 cfs | → |
| Segreganset River Near Dighton | 3 cfs | → |
| Taunton River Near Bridgewater | 206 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canoe River Campground Dam.
Boat launches
- Norton Reservoir Launch
- Beach Street Sharon
- Falls Pond
- Lakeside Drive 62-136, Bridgewater
- Randolph Street 315, Weymouth
- Town Street 128, Braintree
Track Canoe River Campground Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Canoe River Campground Dam
Where does the data for Canoe River Campground Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Canoe River Campground Dam.