Greenwich Bleachery Pond
Key Takeaway
Greenwich Bleachery Pond is classified as low hazard in Rhode Island. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 76.1% in RI) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| NID ID | RI04105 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RI DEM PARKS & RECREATION & FISH & WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Greenwich Bleachery Pond?
Greenwich Bleachery Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Greenwich Bleachery Pond?
Greenwich Bleachery Pond is owned by RI DEM PARKS & RECREATION & FISH & WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Greenwich Bleachery Pond?
Greenwich Bleachery 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 Greenwich Bleachery Pond?
Greenwich Bleachery Pond has a dam height of 18 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.