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 101–125 of 126
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley Pond Providence County | 9 | 1958 | Significant | Poor |
| Central Falls Providence County | 18 | 1850 | Low | Poor |
| Centerville Pond Kent County | 23 | 1885 | High | Poor |
| Carr Pond Kent County | 8 | 1885 | Low | Poor |
| Carolina Pond Washington County | 11 | 1840 | Low | Poor |
| Capron Pond Providence County | 13 | — | Low | Poor |
| Canada Upper Pond Providence County | 21 | 1915 | Significant | Poor |
| Caesarville Pond Providence County | 6 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Burlingame Reservoir Upper Providence County | 12 | 1885 | High | Poor |
| Buck Hill Pond Providence County | 14 | 1962 | Low | Poor |
| Browning Mill Pond Washington County | 13 | 1885 | Significant | Poor |
| Bridlewood Upper End Providence County | 5 | — | High | Poor |
| Breakheart Pond Washington County | 15 | 1900 | Low | Poor |
| Bowdish Lower Providence County | — | — | High | Poor |
| Bouchar Farm Pond Kent County | 7 | 1951 | Significant | Poor |
| Blackstone Worcester County | 12 | — | Low | Poor |
| Black Rock Reservoir Kent County | 11 | 1885 | High | Poor |
| Bethel Pond Washington County | 11 | — | Low | Poor |
| Belknap Pond Providence County | 8 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Barberville Pond Washington County | 11 | 1882 | Significant | Poor |
| Ashville Pond Washington County | 10 | 1885 | Significant | Poor |
| Ashton Providence County | 20 | 1885 | Low | Poor |
| Arkwright Pond Kent County | 22 | — | Low | Poor |
| Almy Reservoir Providence County | 33 | 1865 | High | Poor |
| Allendale Pond Providence County | 19 | 1865 | Low | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.