Valley Falls

Providence County, Rhode Island (near Central Falls)

River/Stream: Blackstone River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
200 ft
Reservoir Storage
80 acre-ft
Year Completed
1859
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
17,288 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-07-10

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
RI00401
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.89910, -71.38950
Age
167 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.