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
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| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Pond Bristol County | — | — | Significant | Poor |
| Alton Pond Washington County | 19 | 1920 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Ashville Pond Washington County | 10 | 1885 | Significant | Poor |
| Barberville Pond Washington County | 11 | 1882 | Significant | Poor |
| Barden Reservoir Providence County | 35 | 1883 | Significant | Fair |
| Belknap Pond Providence County | 8 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Belleville Pond Washington County | 8 | 1800 | Significant | Fair |
| Block Island Rod & Gun Club Pond Washington County | 14 | 1950 | Significant | Fair |
| Blue Pond Washington County | 13 | 1885 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Bouchar Farm Pond Kent County | 7 | 1951 | Significant | Poor |
| Browning Mill Pond Washington County | 13 | 1885 | Significant | Poor |
| Caesarville Pond Providence County | 6 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Canada Upper Pond Providence County | 21 | 1915 | Significant | Poor |
| Centre of New England #1 Kent County | 8 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Cherry Valley Pond Providence County | 9 | 1958 | Significant | Poor |
| Coomer Lake Providence County | 21 | 1885 | Significant | Poor |
| Cross Mills Washington County | — | — | Significant | Poor |
| Cunliff Pond Providence County | 12 | 1885 | Significant | Fair |
| Daves Marketplace Kent County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| David King Farm Pond Providence County | 13 | 1974 | Significant | Fair |
| Dexter Farm Pond Providence County | 11 | 1966 | Significant | Poor |
| Durfee Hill Wildlife Marsh #2 Providence County | 8 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Edward's Pond Washington County | 9 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Gale Farm Pond Upper Kent County | 11 | 1950 | Significant | Poor |
| Glen Rock Reservoir Washington County | 8 | 1860 | Significant | 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.