Warren Reservoir Dam
Warren Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 1883. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Warren Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Warren Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bristol County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Kickamuit River near Swansea.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1883, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Swansea |
| River/Stream | Kickamuit River |
| Coordinates | 41.76548, -71.23282 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1883 (143 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bristol County Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00796 |
| Federal ID | MA00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |