Pawtucket Reservoir

Rhode Island — Providence County — ABBOTT RUN

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
RiverABBOTT RUN
Coordinates41.98138, -71.39056

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length2,900 ft
NID Storage5,300 acre-ft
Max Storage5,300 acre-ft
Surface Area255 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Other NameArnold Mills Reservoir

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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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