Bowdish Reservoir

Rhode Island — Providence County

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Coordinates41.92457, -71.77817

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage1,026 acre-ft
Max Storage1,026 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerRI DEM FORESTRY

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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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