Bridlewood Pond

MOSHASSUCK RIVER-TRIB· Providence, Rhode Island· Earth· 7 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bridlewood Pond is classified as high hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 8.1% in RI)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
NID IDRI04328

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 5, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DS

Ownership

DELISI, LUCY V., PER, RES, TR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bridlewood Pond?

Bridlewood Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bridlewood Pond?

Bridlewood Pond is owned by DELISI, LUCY V., PER, RES, TR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bridlewood Pond?

Bridlewood Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bridlewood Pond?

Bridlewood Pond has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bridlewood Pond last inspected?

Bridlewood Pond was last inspected on July 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.