Gorton Pond

Kent County, Rhode Island (near WARWICK)

River/Stream: APPONAUG BROOK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
100 ft
Reservoir Storage
216 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
300 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
RI03502
State
Rhode Island (RI)
Coordinates
41.70066, -71.46074
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.