Simmons Upper Reservoir

Rhode Island — Providence County — CEDAR SWAMP BROOK

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
RiverCEDAR SWAMP BROOK
Coordinates41.79709, -71.51953

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage430 acre-ft
Max Storage430 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1865
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerJOHNSTON, TOWN 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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