Three Mile River No. 1 Dam
Three Mile River No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Three Mile River No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Three Mile River No. 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christina & Dean Rodriques (private). It impounds the Three Mile River near Taunton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Taunton |
| River/Stream | Three Mile River |
| Coordinates | 41.91495, -71.13772 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Christina & Dean Rodriques |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03082 |
| Federal ID | MA03082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |