Nelson Pond

Newport County, Rhode Island (near MIDDLETOWN)

River/Stream: PARADISE BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
1,180 ft
Reservoir Storage
308 acre-ft
Year Completed
1885
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
220 cfs

Condition Assessment

Fair

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
RI01901
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.49135, -71.26276
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.