Forestdale Pond

Providence County, Rhode Island (near NORTH SMITHFIELD)

River/Stream: BRANCH RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
—
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
109 ft
Reservoir Storage
280 acre-ft
Year Completed
1883
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
5,000 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
RI02504
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.99607, -71.56406
Age
143 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.