Black Rock Reservoir

Kent County, Rhode Island (near WEST WARWICK)

River/Stream: BLACKROCK BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
280 ft
Reservoir Storage
150 acre-ft
Year Completed
1885
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
262 cfs

Condition Assessment

Poor

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
RI00610
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.72004, -71.55370
Age
141 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.