Wood River Junction

Washington County, Rhode Island (near RICHMOND)

River/Stream: MEADOW BROOK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
520 ft
Reservoir Storage
60 acre-ft
Year Completed
1860
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
480 cfs

Condition Assessment

Poor

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
RI02902
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.43787, -71.69109
Age
166 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.