Valley Falls
Rhode Island — Providence County — Blackstone River
Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| River | Blackstone River |
| Coordinates | 41.89910, -71.38950 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 10, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1859 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Gelardin/Bruner/Cott, Inc. |
| Other Name | Samoset Dam |
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.