Jamestown Reservoir

Rhode Island — Newport County

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyNewport
Coordinates41.52966, -71.37450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length916 ft
NID Storage195 acre-ft
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerJAMESTOWN, 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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