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
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All Dams in Rhode Island
Showing 1–7 of 7
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Pond Kent County | 15 | 1940 | High | Satisfactory |
| Carr Pond Washington County | 10 | 1800 | High | Satisfactory |
| Pawtucket Lower Providence County | 4 | 1894 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Robin Hollow Pond Providence County | 15 | 1937 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Silver Spring Lake Washington County | 12 | 1885 | High | Satisfactory |
| Valley Falls Providence County | 31 | 1859 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wyoming Upper Washington County | 15 | 1885 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.