Terry Brook Reservoir Dam
Terry Brook Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Terry Brook Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Terry Brook Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Fall River (local government). It impounds the Terry Brook near Freetown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/17/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Freetown |
| River/Stream | Terry Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.77877, -71.08249 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Fall River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00802 |
| Federal ID | MA00802 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |