Rhode Island Dams
234 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
234
High Hazard
95
40.6%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
126
Average Age
128 yrs
Hazard Classification
High95 (40.6%)
Significant81 (34.6%)
Low58 (24.8%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory7 (3.0%)
Fair81 (34.6%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory126 (53.8%)
Not Rated20 (8.5%)
Federal
1
State
29
Local
72
Private
117
Tallest Dams
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Rhode Island
Showing 76–81 of 81
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleachery Pond Providence County | 8 | 1883 | High | Fair |
| Belleville Pond Washington County | 8 | 1800 | Significant | Fair |
| Barney Pond Providence County | 20 | 1885 | High | Fair |
| Barden Reservoir Providence County | 35 | 1883 | Significant | Fair |
| Asa Pond Washington County | 10 | — | High | Fair |
| Arctic Kent County | 28 | 1885 | High | Fair |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.