Ponaganset Reservoir

Rhode Island — Providence County

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Coordinates41.86777, -71.74194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length635 ft
NID Storage3,657 acre-ft
Max Storage3,657 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1865
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD/CITY OF PROVIDENCE

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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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