Stevens Swamp Dam
Stevens Swamp Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stevens Swamp Dam
The primary purpose of Stevens Swamp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Mill Brook near Warwick.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Warwick |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.67435, -72.38027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03215 |
| Federal ID | MA03215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |