Horseshoe
Rhode Island — Providence County — PAWTUXET RIVER-NORTH BRANCH
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| River | PAWTUXET RIVER-NORTH BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 41.83302, -71.59353 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,935 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,935 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 242 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD/CITY OF PROVIDENCE |
| Other Name | North Scituate Horseshoe |
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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.