Clarke's Pond Upper

CLARKE BROOK· Providence, Rhode Island· Earth· 10 ft tall

High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Clarke's Pond Upper is classified as high hazard in Rhode Island. 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	10 ft (taller than 31.5% in RI)
Dam Length	190 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	5 acre-ft
Normal Storage	3 acre-ft

Surface Area	1 acres
Max Discharge	180 cfs
NID ID	RI04087

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 11, 2016

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DS

Ownership

LABRIE, LOIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clarke's Pond Upper?

Clarke's Pond Upper 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 Clarke's Pond Upper?

Clarke's Pond Upper is owned by LABRIE, LOIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Clarke's Pond Upper?

Clarke's Pond Upper 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 Clarke's Pond Upper?

Clarke's Pond Upper has a dam height of 10 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 Clarke's Pond Upper last inspected?

Clarke's Pond Upper was last inspected on July 11, 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.