Quequechan Control Structure Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

The Quequechan Control Structure in Fall River, Massachusetts, serves as a crucial component in the management of the Quequechan River.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this concrete dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 16,000 acre-feet and a drainage area of 29.4 square miles, the structure plays a vital role in flood control and water resource management in the region.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Quequechan Control Structure is inspected biennially to ensure its satisfactory condition and high hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet regulatory guidelines and poses a moderate risk level. With a storage capacity of 27,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,460 acres, the structure remains a key element in the region's water infrastructure, providing essential protection against flooding and supporting the local ecosystem.

As a critical part of the Quequechan River system, the control structure not only serves its primary purpose of flood control but also contributes to water resource management and conservation efforts in Bristol County, Massachusetts. With ongoing monitoring and maintenance, the Quequechan Control Structure stands as a testament to effective water infrastructure management and the importance of sustainable practices in safeguarding our climate and environment.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

20

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

QUEQUECHAN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

1460

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

29.4

Nid Storage

27000

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.