Centerville Pond
Key Takeaway
Centerville Pond is classified as high hazard in Rhode Island. It was completed in 1885 and is 141 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 16 ft (taller than 71.6% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 73 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
| NID ID | RI03803 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Centerville Pond?
Centerville 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 Centerville Pond?
Centerville Pond is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Centerville Pond built?
Centerville Pond was completed in 1885, making it 141 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Centerville Pond?
Centerville Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Centerville Pond?
Centerville Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Centerville Pond last inspected?
Centerville Pond was last inspected on August 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.