Wenscott Reservoir
Rhode Island — Providence County — WEST RIVER
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| River | WEST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.87181, -71.46357 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1865 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | NORTH PROVIDENCE, TOWN OF |
| Other Name | Twin Rivers |
Location Map
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.