Wenscott Reservoir

Rhode Island — Providence County

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Coordinates41.87181, -71.46357

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1865
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNORTH PROVIDENCE, 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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