Westconnaug Reservoir

Rhode Island — Providence County — WESTCONNAUG BROOK

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
RiverWESTCONNAUG BROOK
Coordinates41.77226, -71.67717

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length322 ft
NID Storage1,620 acre-ft
Max Storage1,620 acre-ft
Surface Area174 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1924
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD/CITY OF PROVIDENCE

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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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