Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | MA02402 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF FALL RIVER, DEPT. OF COMMUNITY UTILITIES
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam?
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam?
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam is owned by CITY OF FALL RIVER, DEPT. OF COMMUNITY UTILITIES (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam built?
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam?
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam?
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam last inspected?
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.