Sisson Pond

Rhode Island — Newport County

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyNewport
Coordinates41.55558, -71.27826

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEWPORT, CITY OF

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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