Wequaquet Lake Dam
Wequaquet Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wequaquet Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wequaquet Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Barnstable (local government). It impounds the Centerville River near Barnstable.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 32 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 670 acres, has a storage capacity of 9,355 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 07/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Nearest City | Barnstable |
| River/Stream | Centerville River |
| Coordinates | 41.66016, -70.33489 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 32 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,355 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,355 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 670 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Barnstable |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02391 |
| Federal ID | MA02391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |