Wenscott Reservoir

Providence County, Rhode Island (near NORTH PROVIDENCE)

River/Stream: WEST RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
320 ft
Reservoir Storage
380 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,067 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
RI02401
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.87181, -71.46357
Age
161 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.