Cole River Dam
Cole River Dam is a dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cole River Dam
The primary purpose of Cole River 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 Swansea (local government). It impounds the Cole River near Swansea.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Swansea |
| River/Stream | Cole River |
| Coordinates | 41.74731, -71.20288 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Swansea |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01083 |
| Federal ID | MA01083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |