Ashton

Providence County, Rhode Island (near CUMBERLAND)

River/Stream: BLACKSTONE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
318 ft
Reservoir Storage
200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1885
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
19,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

Poor

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
RI00807
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.94039, -71.43589
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.