Wyoming Upper

Rhode Island — Washington County — WOOD RIVER

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyWashington
RiverWOOD RIVER
Coordinates41.51592, -71.70341

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length310 ft
NID Storage444 acre-ft
Max Storage444 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1885
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeState
OwnerRI DEM FISH & WILDLIFE

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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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